MOT Status
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251,193 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both front and rear backing plates tinted (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Noise from steering rack but no play or movment
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on outer edge and tyre unevenly worn (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Bald in many places around tyre very unevenly worn, inner edge cords are visible (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very unevenly worn and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre very unevenly worn and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear tyre very unevenly worn
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge almost worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Offside diff seal slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside rear tyre very unevenly worn
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner edge almost worn smooth (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Offside diff seal slight weep (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment hits the stop (1.1.6 (c))
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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R18 RDV is a 2014 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 2014 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 62,683 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 R18 RDV, 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 12 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was R18 RDV registered?
R18 RDV is a 2014 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 2014.
Is R18 RDV safe to buy?
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