MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,568 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f outer sill corroded
o/s/f side marker not working
small chips in screen
both front tyres worn on inner edges and close to legal limit
front and rear tyres differant makes
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion
fuel pipes around filter showing corrosion
minor chips in windscreen
n/s/r wheel inner rim showing damage
over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded
rear brake hose metal ends corroded
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
front and rear tyres differant makes
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion
fuel pipes around filter showing corrosion
minor chips in windscreen
n/s/r wheel inner rim showing damage
over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded
rear brake hose metal ends corroded
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
chips in windscreen
hazard switch intermitant at time of test o.k
n/s/f top drop link gaiter split
slight movement in o/s/f steering rack
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
chips in windscreen
hazard switch intermitant at time of test o.k
n/s/f top drop link gaiter split
n/s/f tyre wearin g low on tread at 2mm
slight movement in o/s/f steering rack
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
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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S847 BAP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 S847 BAP, 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 S847 BAP registered?
S847 BAP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 1998.
Is S847 BAP safe to buy?
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