MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,642 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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slight play in steering rack
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front disc pads very low
Advise advanced wear in n/s/f ball joint.
Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
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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R248 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R248 YBW, 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 R248 YBW registered?
R248 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 1997.
Is R248 YBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R248 YBW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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