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796 TR

2018 Volvo V40

Grey Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,425 mi
Last recorded34,425 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2018 Volvo V4035,909 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration796 TR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year2018
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 34,425 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 31,296 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2025 31,296 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested rear brake pads and discs worn (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Apr 2024 27,545 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2024 27,545 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 23,112 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 18,983 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 18,983 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2021 14,805 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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796 TR is a 2018 Volvo V40 in Grey with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2018 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 35,909 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 796 TR, 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 8 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 796 TR registered?

796 TR is a 2018 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 June 2018.

Is 796 TR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 796 TR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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