MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
210,908 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear trailing arm bushes worn and have movement
n/s/f headlamp adjuster broken
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Rear trailing arm bushes worn and have movement
n/s/f headlamp adjuster broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear tyres slightly out of shape
o/s/f brake hose cracking
o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter cracking
o/s/f tyre 3-4mm
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear tyres slightly out of shape
o/s/f brake hose cracking
o/s/f outer driveshaft gaiter cracking
o/s/f tyre 3-4mm
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R251 LVE is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 R251 LVE, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R251 LVE registered?
R251 LVE is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R251 LVE safe to buy?
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