MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,881 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn
both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn
brake pipes to and from rear flexes getting corroded
exhaust and support brackets getting corroded
front chassis crossmeber getting corroded
front wishbone bushes getting worn
fuel tank straps getting corroded
gearbox oil leak
offside rear tyre right on legal limit
offside side marker light cracked
rear chassis rails and anti roll bar mounting brackets getting corroded
some play front and rear drop links
some play steering rack
both rear latitudinal tie bar bushes getting worn
both rear trailing arm front and rear bushes getting worn
both rear tyre casings showing signs of deformity
fuel tank straps getting corroded
some play front drop links
some play front wishbone rear bushes
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both rear tyre casings showing signs of deformity
front discs getting worn
fuel tank support straps getting corroded
rear inner tie bar bushes getting worn
rear pads getting low
rear trailing arm front mounting bushes getting worn
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates starting to deteriorate
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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S791 XYA is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Orange with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 S791 XYA, 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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What year was S791 XYA registered?
S791 XYA is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 1998.
Is S791 XYA safe to buy?
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