MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,987 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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S908 RMB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 S908 RMB, 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 S908 RMB registered?
S908 RMB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1998.
Is S908 RMB safe to buy?
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