MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Won’t adjust (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Accident damage to Nearside
Exhaust system blow at rear
Fuel filter heavily corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil level low
Rear number plate deteriorated
Rear suspension bushes excessively worn
Rear suspension corroded
Sill covers fitted
Under body corrosion detected
All indicators are slightly white
Body damage present
Fuel filter corroded
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brakes slightly fluctuating
Rear shockers corroded
Rear suspension corroded
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
All indicators are slightly white
Body damage present
Fuel filter corroded
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear brakes slightly fluctuating
Rear shockers corroded
Rear suspension corroded
Sill covers fitted
Under body corrosion detected
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front side marker not working
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Rear side marker not working
Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front side marker not working
Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))
Offside Rear side marker not working
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear joint (7.1.2)
Nearside SILL COVER LOOSE
Offside Rear Outer SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front TYRE PERISHING
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside SILL COVER LOOSE
Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE
Offside Rear Outer SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
oil leak. surface corrosion over chassis and floor pans.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s/r outer sidelight not working.
oil leak. surface corrosion over chassis and floor pans.
rear floor and chassis corroded.
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear floor and chassis corroded.
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
fuel filter corroded
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
fuel filter corroded
offside resr inner side light inop
rear boot struts weak
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)
poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
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)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp
front brake discs corroded slightly
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front brake discs corroded slightly
front brakes binding slightly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
An item not tested (Manual)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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R129 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.
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 R129 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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R129 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 August 1997.
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