MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Bonnet sound proofing/heat shield is insecure
Both front lower suspension arms have play in them
Both windscreen wipers are begining to smear
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corossion has begun on the body and in various places on the underside
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Bonnet sound proofing/heat shield is insecure
Both front lower suspension arms have play in them
Both windscreen wipers are begining to smear
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
corossion has begun on the body and in various places on the underside
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
under body corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
under body corroded
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres worn near to tread depth limits.
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Both front tyres are worn near to tread depth limit bars.
Advisory items same as in last test report on test No. 234626169238 Sept 23rd 2009 SF
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
NEAR SIDE REAR BRAKE PIPE AT SIDE OF FUEL TANK CORRODED TO LIMIT.
near side rear brake pipe at caliper corroded slightly.
off side rear brake pipe corroded slightly.
off side rear side light has one section n ot working
sounds like exhaust has a slight leak in down pipe area but unable to find leak at time of test
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Offside and nearside rear OUTER side lamps not working.
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside and nearside rear outer side lamps appear not to be working.
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
n/s/f brake hose starting to split
off side rear and near side rear tyres are worn to the limit on inner edges of tread
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R234 SCF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R234 SCF, 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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R234 SCF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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