MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,855 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
SLIGHT PLAY N/S/R AND O/S/R TRAILIN ARM BUSHES
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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S78 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 S78 DBW, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of S78 DBW?
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What year was S78 DBW registered?
S78 DBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S78 DBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for S78 DBW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S78 DBW have outstanding finance?
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