MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,823 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
o/s rear tyre is worn on inside edge of tread
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
o/s rear tyre is worn on inside edge of tread
n/s & o/s front tyres are worn down to 2mm & worn on inside edge of tread
n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm & worn on inside edge of tread
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s & o/s front tyres are worn down to 2mm & worn on inside edge of tread
n/s & o/s rear tyres are worn down to 2mm & worn on inside edge of tread
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R193 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R193 FBM, 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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R193 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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