MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,724 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear bumper insecure
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Battery insecure
Coolant leak
Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Rear bumper insecure
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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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R327 GWV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R327 GWV, 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 R327 GWV registered?
R327 GWV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 1997.
Is R327 GWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for R327 GWV shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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