MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
oil leak from engine
Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
ENGINE OIL LEAK
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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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S849 RAX is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green 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 S849 RAX, 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 S849 RAX registered?
S849 RAX is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 August 1998.
Is S849 RAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S849 RAX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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