MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,184 miAbove average mileage for this year
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hazard switch fragile
offside rear tyre going out of shape
rubber components deteriating
some play steering esp marginal offside rack
some signs of corrosion
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
hazard switch fragile
offside rear tyre going out of shape
rubber components deteriating
some play steering esp marginal offside rack
some signs of corrosion
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
hazard switch sesitive action
slight deterioration to suspension etc -play inner track rod ends
some signs of corrosion -especially to rear exhaust flange
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
slight deterioration to suspension etc -play inner track rod ends
some signs of corrosion -especially to rear exhaust flange
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/r inner sidelight inop
tracking check advised
wiper posts worn
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
n/s/r inner sidelight inop
tracking check advised
wiper posts worn
some wear suspension etc. rear brake pipe apears damp maintain check on brake fluid level?
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
brake warning lamp intermittent. hazard switchfragile. some wear suspension etc esp offside inner track rod and offside shock damp.signs of corrosion.rear anti roll bar bushes deteriated,
brake warning lamp intermittent. hazard switchfragile. some wear suspension etc esp offside inner track rod and offside shock damp.signs of corrosion.rear anti roll bar bushes deteriated,
Both rear tyres are worn on inner and outer egges and are close to the legal limitation
Gearbox oil leak evident
N/S/Front anti roll bar drop link top gaiter split
Nail in o/s/rear tyre
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres worn on inner shoulders
rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
registration plate fitted to the front does not have black characters on a white background (6.3.2a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all four tyres worn on inner shoulders
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R195 KAW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R195 KAW, 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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R195 KAW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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