MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,207 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s front tyre outer wall damaged
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
o/s front tyre outer wall damaged
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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oil leak from engine
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
both headlight beam patterns faded
oil mist on steering rack pinion no sign of leakage
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
brake fluid level low
child seats fitted
exhaust system corroding
front brake pads getting low
o/s/rear tyre wall damaged
oil leak on engine
plastic sill covers fitted and under body
poor beam pattern on both headlights
rear antiroll bar d bushs wearing
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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R186 OFL is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 R186 OFL, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R186 OFL registered?
R186 OFL is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 May 1998.
Is R186 OFL safe to buy?
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