MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,943 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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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R131 GAT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R131 GAT, 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 R131 GAT registered?
R131 GAT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R131 GAT safe to buy?
The MOT history for R131 GAT shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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