MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,120 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in o/s headlamp glass
o/s/f wheel slight play in rack
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in o/s headlamp glass
n/s/f wheel slight play, bottom ball joint
o/s/f wheel slight play in rack
washers poor
wipers not clearing 100%
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage
o/s headlamp glass cracked
play in o/s/f wheel, steering rack
slight play n/s/f wheel
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a) DANGEROUS
2 x rear sidelights not working
n/s wiper not clearing 100%
n/s/f bumper light not working
n/s/f tyre outer sidewall damage
o/s headlamp glass cracked
play in o/s/f wheel, steering rack
slight play n/s/f wheel
CORROSION TO EXHAUST (SLIGHT BLOW) O/S/R CHASSIS CORRODED WEAR IN O/S RACK
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres looking old/cracked and bald on inner edge
headlamp washers and wipers damaged
n/s/f rear wishbone bush corroded
n/s/r anti-roll bar link bushes cracked
play in o/s steering rack
slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both rear tyres looking old/cracked and bald on inner edge
headlamp washers and wipers damaged
n/s/f rear wishbone bush corroded
n/s/r anti-roll bar link bushes cracked
play in o/s steering rack
slight play in o/s/f bottom ball joint
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
SLIGHT WEAR IN O/S STEERING RACK
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear inner side light inoperative †nearside headlamp glass broken †slight play in rack †offside front tyre wearing on inner edge †nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge †both rear tyres out of shape
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
nearside rear inner side light in-operative †nearside headlamp glass broken †slight play in rack †offside front tyre wearing on inner edge †nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge †both rear tyres out of shape
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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R104 JPC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1997 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 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 R104 JPC, 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 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R104 JPC registered?
R104 JPC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 1997.
Is R104 JPC safe to buy?
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