MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,343 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
general underbody surface rust
slight handbrake travel
slight oil leak
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
general underbody surface rust
slight handbrake travel
slight oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
battery flat prior to test
bonnet cable/latch stiff (had to use grips on cable to loosen)
o/s/f dipped beam slightly dim
oil leaks
rear discs starting to score
rear exhuast box join rusty
slight hand brake travel
stone chip in windscreen
battery flat prior to test
bonnet cable/latch stiff (had to use grips on cable to loosen)
o/s/f dipped beam slightly dim
oil leaks
rear discs starting to score
rear exhuast box join rusty
slight hand brake travel
stone chip in windscreen
engine/gearbox oil leaks
front pads becoming low
rear discs starting to become rusty
rear pads starting to wear low (6k left)
slight hand brake travel
slight knock and play in steering
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine/gearbox oil leaks
front pads becoming low
rear discs starting to become rusty
rear pads starting to wear low (6k left)
slight hand brake travel
slight knock and play in steering
slight handbrake travel
slight oil leak
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
slight handbrake travel
slight oil leak
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
rear no plate starting to fade
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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V798 MOO is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 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 S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying V798 MOO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V798 MOO registered?
V798 MOO is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 January 2000.
Is V798 MOO safe to buy?
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