MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,769 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Number Plate Slighty Cracked
N/S/F Tyre is Wearing On The Outside Edge
O/S/F Tyre is Wearing On The Outside Edge
all 4 indicator bulbs starting to lose colour
crack on n/s/r light unit
front n/plate cracked
o/s/f bumper corner cracked
strong advice o/s/f tyre close to limit of 1,6mm
tyre wear on n/s/f outer edge poss tracking out
tyre wear on n/s/r outer edge
Oil leak
both sides front tyres worn on outer edges
front registartion plate cracked
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
both sides front tyres worn on outer edges
front registration plate cracked
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
oil leak
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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R198 NTF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R198 NTF, 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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What year was R198 NTF registered?
R198 NTF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 1997.
Is R198 NTF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R198 NTF shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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