MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,525 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
o/s/r tyre deteriorated and slightly out of shape
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust system corroded
wear in rear anti roll bar mount bushes
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY CORRODED
NAILS IN NEARSIDE REAR TYRE CLOSE TO EDGE
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT
REAR BRAKE HOSE FERRULES SLIGHTLY CORRODED BOTH SIDES
SCREW IN NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO EDGE
SLIGHT IMBALANCE ON PARKING BRAKE
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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R121 GBD is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R121 GBD, 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 R121 GBD registered?
R121 GBD is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 February 1998.
Is R121 GBD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R121 GBD shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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