MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,031 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust becoming rusty
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
exhaust becoming rusty
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise both rear tyres worn inner +both wiper blade condition
head light adjusters broken
rear tyre poor condition
Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
head light adjusters broken
rear tyre poor condition
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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S85 JLJ is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 S85 JLJ, 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 S85 JLJ registered?
S85 JLJ is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 August 1998.
Is S85 JLJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for S85 JLJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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