MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,519 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s/door mirror glass broken
windscreen cracked
n/s/door mirror glass broken
windscreen cracked
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front no.plate poor
n/s/rear tyre wering on inside edge and some damage to tyre tread
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
front no.plate poor
n/s/rear tyre wering on inside edge and some damage to tyre tread
front brake discs+pads worn
front no.plate poor
front tyres perished
n/s/front headlight adjusters broken
o/s/rear tyre 1.6-2mm+perished
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)
front brake discs+pads worn
front no.plate poor
front tyres perished
n/s/front headlight adjusters broken
o/s/rear tyre 1.6-2mm+perished
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R120 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R120 XVG, 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 R120 XVG registered?
R120 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R120 XVG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R120 XVG shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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