MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,087 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
catalytic convertor rattling
emulsified oil on dipstick
exhaust system corroded
fuel filler housing holed and corroded
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
offside rear tyre heavily perished and worn on the inner edge
oil residue on gearbox
rear antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated
Nearside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
catalytic convertor rattling
emulsified oil on dipstick
exhaust system corroded
fuel filler housing holed and corroded
nearside rear inner sidelight not working
offside rear tyre heavily perished and worn on the inner edge
oil residue on gearbox
rear antiroll bar link bushes deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
foot brake travel
possible water in engine oil
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust corroded
foot brake travel
possible water in engine oil
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cuts in sidewall n/s/f tyre
exhaust corroded
o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing on edges
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear brake discs worn/lipped
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
exhaust corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
exhaust corroded
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
o/s/r tyre wearing on edge & nailed
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
leak washer bottle area
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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R215 YVP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R215 YVP, 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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R215 YVP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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