MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,605 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front number plate damaged
o/s/r bumper marker lamp not working and broken
o/s/r tyre tread split
slight play in n/s/f steering rack
water in o/s/f headlamp
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
front number plate damaged
o/s/r bumper marker lamp not working and broken
o/s/r tyre tread split
slight play in n/s/f steering rack
water in o/s/f headlamp
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
front number plate damaged
n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear bumper insecure
front number plate damaged
n/s/r tyre sidewall damaged
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
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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R105 VLK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 R105 VLK, 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 R105 VLK registered?
R105 VLK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 January 1998.
Is R105 VLK safe to buy?
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