MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,673 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Centre exhaust silancer derteriated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side rear tyre cut down to cords
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre exhaust silancer derteriated
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Off side rear tyre cut down to cords
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R142 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R142 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 R142 YDX registered?
R142 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R142 YDX safe to buy?
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