MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
197,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Oil leak
surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
surface corrosion on front and rear brake discs
Assumed screen wash is frozen.
Bonnet is difficult to fasten.
Both rear tyres are ON the limits of wear.
Front brake pads appear low on friction material.
Gear selection poor.
Lamba warning is ON on dash.
Offside rear tyre is under inflated.
Oil loss at engine area.
Rear of exhaust is corroded.
Sills are covered full exam not posible.
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres worn on inner edges †front pads worn †rear suspension arm bushes perished †general corrosion
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
front pads worn
generall corrosion
rear suspension link arm bushes perished
rear tyres worn on inside edge
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R129 ARL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R129 ARL, 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 R129 ARL registered?
R129 ARL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 August 1997.
Is R129 ARL safe to buy?
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