MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
All four side marker lamps not working.
Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded.
Exhaust corroded.
General vehicle corrosion.
N/S front tyre worn on both edges. Borderline MOT pass. Requires immediate replacement.
N/S rear tyre cracking.
O/S front tyre worn on both edges, cracking and worn close to the legal limit. Requires replacement.
O/S rear brakes bind and discs corroded.
Rear brake pads low.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
All four side marker lamps not working.
Both rear rigid brake pipes corroded.
Exhaust corroded.
General vehicle corrosion.
N/S front tyre worn on both edges. Borderline MOT pass. Requires immediate replacement.
N/S rear tyre cracking.
O/S front tyre worn on both edges, cracking and worn close to the legal limit. Requires replacement.
O/S rear brakes bind and discs corroded.
Rear brake pads low.
condensation in both headlamps
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
condensation in both headlamps
plastic sill covers fitted
rotational noise from engine
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both fronnt top suspension strut bearings. excessivly rough.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Both fronnt top suspension strut bearings. excessivly rough.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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W698 PGR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 W698 PGR, 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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W698 PGR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 April 2000.
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