MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,079 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear axle brake discs pitted/corroded
rear axle decrease rate 22% imbalance
tyre sizes different front 195- rear 205
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear axle brake discs pitted/corroded
rear brake decrease rate 20% imbalance
tyre sizes different front 195- rear 205
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge
Oil leak
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre Has Uneven Wearing On Inner Edge
Oil leak
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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S917 VGV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S917 VGV, 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 S917 VGV registered?
S917 VGV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S917 VGV safe to buy?
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