MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
216,195 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre tread outer edges wearing
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
nearside rear tyre tread outer edges wearing
nearside rear tyre perishing
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
nearside rear tyre perishing
nearside rear tyre perishing
catalytic converter rattling
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R254 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R254 FNV, 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 R254 FNV registered?
R254 FNV is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 February 1998.
Is R254 FNV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R254 FNV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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