MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,900 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front 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)
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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 Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Rear number plate deteriorated
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R124 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R124 YDX, 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 R124 YDX registered?
R124 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R124 YDX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R124 YDX shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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