MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
front number plate is cracked.
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How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R145 KPG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R145 KPG, 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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R145 KPG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 1997.
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