MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,726 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
plastic outer sill covers fitted
rear of vehicle underside corroded
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
o/s rear light lens broken on end
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
headlamp lens deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust flange has been repaired
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear discs deteriorating
rear exhaust joint corroding away
Brakes rusted.
Exhaust corroding.
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Floor at rear of vehicle beggining to corrode
Rear discs corroded
Rear suspension lower link bushes split
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R139 ARL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R139 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 R139 ARL registered?
R139 ARL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R139 ARL safe to buy?
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