MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,334 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
Offside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
os mirror damaged ok
Slight judder on brake pedal
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside outer rear brake pad wearing thin
Offside front brake disc inner face pitted
Oil stains around gearbox
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
both front tyres scrubbing on inner edges
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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R169 BWO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R169 BWO, 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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R169 BWO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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