MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,293 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
all brake pads low...both rear outer side lights not working (Done)....both No plates in poor condition/delaminating...
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
all brake pads low...both rear outer side lights not working (Done)....both No plates in poor condition/delaminating...
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S278 RLE is a 1999 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1999 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 92,953 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S278 RLE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 27 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S278 RLE?
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What year was S278 RLE registered?
S278 RLE is a 1999 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 January 1999.
Is S278 RLE safe to buy?
The MOT history for S278 RLE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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