MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,212 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nail in offside rear tyre
osf headlamp slightly down on output
osf seat belt buckle casing cracked but still working
rear brake back plates poor condition
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
osf headlamp slightly down on output
osf seat belt buckle casing cracked but still working
rear brake back plates poor condition
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
bonnet cable needs attention
osf seat belt buckle damaged but still ok
osr brake back plate poor condition
rear tie bar bushes poor condition
bonnet cable needs attention
osf seat belt buckle damaged but still ok
osr brake back plate poor condition
rear tie bar bushes poor condition
both number plates deteriorating
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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R225 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R225 VUD, 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 R225 VUD registered?
R225 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R225 VUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R225 VUD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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