MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,006 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Exposed sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
Clutch anti-slip loose
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipes corroded
Sill covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas
Clutch pedal antislip incomplete
Nearside Front Fog light detached and inside bumper
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))
Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch pedal antislip incomplete
Nearside Front Fog light detached and inside bumper
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Clutch antislip damaged
Nearside Front Fog light detached
Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas
Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Undertray likely to become detached Sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Clutch antislip damaged
Nearside Front Fog light detached
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas
Clutch pedal antislip worn
Nearside Front Fog light detached - Laying inside bumper
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area
Offside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Fog light detached - Laying inside bumper
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area
Offside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area
Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust very rusty
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
The n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter has a slight leak.
Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R122 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R122 VEV, 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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R122 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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