MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,782 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced NS + OS (1.7.5a)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS + OS inner wheel archs / sills (2.4.A.3)
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded NSR + OSR sill / NSF sill (5.2.6)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres weraring low on inner edges
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear tyres weraring low on inner edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Both front tyres worn on edges of tread
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R259 OGN is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc 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 R259 OGN, 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 R259 OGN registered?
R259 OGN is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R259 OGN safe to buy?
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