MOT Status
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54,342 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Underbody Undersealed
underbody corroded / undersealed
front strut top mounts slight play
underbody corroded / undersealed
Front upper strut mounts have slight play
Rear brakes slight bind
Rear seats folded flat
underbody undersealed
Front Upper slight play in strut top mounts both sides
slight bind rear wheels
underbody coated in underseal
Front Upper slight play in strut top mounts both sides
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure rubber disconnected (8.1.1 (b) (i))
slight bind rear wheels
underbody coated in underseal
offside rear tyre has deep cracks to side wall/tread area this requires inspection outside the scope of MOT
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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A17 GVL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.
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 A17 GVL, 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 A17 GVL registered?
A17 GVL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1998.
Is A17 GVL safe to buy?
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