MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,648 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to some suspension components
knock from rear, suspect soft trailing arm bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to some suspension components
knock from rear, suspect soft trailing arm bushes
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front tyres wearing slightly on edges
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
offside front tyres wearing slightly on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
at rear underside of vehicle fuel pipe entering filter corroded
o/s headlamp adjuster broken
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
at rear underside of vehicle fuel pipe entering filter corroded
o/s headlamp adjuster broken
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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S997 XAX is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 S997 XAX, 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 S997 XAX registered?
S997 XAX is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is S997 XAX safe to buy?
The MOT history for S997 XAX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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