MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front coach lamp not working
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front coach lamp not working
front number plate in poor condition
n/s/f seat belt stalk incomplete
rear number plate dirty
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
front number plate in poor condition
n/s/f seat belt stalk incomplete
rear number plate dirty
Front number plate damaged
NSF tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Engine undertray insecure
Exhaust front pipe insecure at turbocharger
Front number plate damaged
NSF tyre worn on outer edge
OSF side marker lamp out
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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S918 SWC is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S918 SWC, 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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How do I check the history of S918 SWC?
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What year was S918 SWC registered?
S918 SWC is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 1998.
Is S918 SWC safe to buy?
The MOT history for S918 SWC shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does S918 SWC have outstanding finance?
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