MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
front registration plate cracked
front tyres perishing quite badly
rear tyres perishing slightly
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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S797 LAC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 S797 LAC, 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 S797 LAC registered?
S797 LAC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 1998.
Is S797 LAC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S797 LAC shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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