MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,975 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all metal brake pipes starting to show surface corrosion
front and rear number plates deteriorating
gearbox oil leak
no engine oil reading on dipstick [topped up] NEEDS CHECKING REGULARLY
rear brakes in poor condition
rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges
starter motor worn
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
all metal brake pipes starting to show surface corrosion
front and rear number plates deteriorating
gearbox oil leak
no engine oil reading on dipstick [topped up] NEEDS CHECKING REGULARLY
rear brakes in poor condition
rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edges
starter motor worn
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside rear position lamp too bright
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 VAV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R305 VAV, 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 VAV registered?
R305 VAV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R305 VAV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R305 VAV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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