MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,280 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Both front tyre worn on inner edge
Front brake discs badly worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
1.nsf tyre outer side wall scrubbed/deep scored but cords not exposed
2 both rear tyre outer walls perishing †3 nsr tyre is cut but cords not exposed
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
nsr rear chassis rail has a small tear
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 REL is a 1999 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1999 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 104,517 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 REL, 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 27 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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S78 REL is a 1999 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 January 1999.
Is S78 REL safe to buy?
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