MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,032 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
oil leak
heavy gear oil leak from nearside inner c.v boot
slight fluctuation offside front brake & some imbalance
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
heavy gear oil leak from nearside inner c.v boot
slight bind nearside rear brake,disc & pads poor condition ,pads low.
slight fluctuation offside front brake & some imbalance
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
advise attention to osf headlamp slighty dim
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
advise attention to osf headlamp slightly dim
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R116 LAM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R116 LAM, 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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R116 LAM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is R116 LAM safe to buy?
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