MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,397 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
headlight patterns poor
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front section of exhaust showingsigns of pitting
off side rear tyre showing signs ofwearing on inner edges
rear exhaust showing signs of pitting
front section of exhaust showingsigns of pitting
off side rear tyre showing signs ofwearing on inner edges
rear exhaust showing signs of pitting
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R898 HWS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R898 HWS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R898 HWS registered?
R898 HWS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R898 HWS safe to buy?
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