MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,609 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
1 x washer jet blocked on each side
Fuel pipe/s corroded
handbrake has a lot of travel
offside front tyre bald on inner edge not within centre three quarters tread .
slight cracking to both front outer cv boots
slight play in both inner track control arms
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
1 x washer jet blocked on each side
handbrake has a lot of travel
offside front tyre bald on inner edge not within centre three quarters tread .
slight cracking to both front outer cv boots
slight play in both inner track control arms
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
condition of nearside front indicator
wear in nearside front lower wishbone bush assembly
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
corrosion in fuel pipes from tank
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R305 OAJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R305 OAJ, 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 R305 OAJ registered?
R305 OAJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 August 1997.
Is R305 OAJ safe to buy?
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