MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,997 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Airbag light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Inner sills rusty
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear inner wheel arches rusty
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Airbag light on
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Inner sills rusty
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear inner wheel arches rusty
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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S827 BOU is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 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 S827 BOU, 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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S827 BOU is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 November 1998.
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