MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,442 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Inner Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
fuel pipes corroded but not leaking
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
fuel pipes corroded but not leaking
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front windows are tinted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
Oil leak
Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
front windows are tinted
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake disc,s slightly corroded
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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R14 PAG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R14 PAG, 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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R14 PAG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 1997.
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