MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,514 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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corrosion developing rear chassis legs and sill back area.
exhaust heavy corrosion at rear joint.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
corrosion developing rear chassis legs and sill back area.
exhaust heavy corrosion at rear joint.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear brake discs corroded on edges
rear exhaust corroded around clamp/joint
both main brake pipes along fuel tank developing corrosion
o/s front lower susp. arm front inner bush slight wear/play
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R271 AAT is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R271 AAT, 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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R271 AAT is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 January 1998.
Is R271 AAT safe to buy?
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