MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,073 miAbove average mileage for this year
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EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES
O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE
REAR DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES
REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION
UNDER BODY AND PIPES COVERED IN MUD
UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
EXHAUST RUSTING IN PLACES
O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE
REAR DISCS RUSTING ON EDGES
REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION
UNDER BODY AND PIPES COVERED IN MUD
UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES
BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS GETTING IN POOR CONDITION
N/S CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE IN
N/S INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING OIL
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY
O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY
O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE
REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION
UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
BOTH HEADLAMP BEAM PATTERNS GETTING IN POOR CONDITION
N/S INNER CV BOOT SLIGHTLY LEAKING OIL
N/S OUTER CV BOOT HAS PIN HOLE IN
N/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY
O/S/F BRAKE PIPE RUSTING SLIGHTLY
O/S/R TYRE SCUFFING ON INNER EDGE
REAR NO PLATE GETTING IN POOR CONDITION
UNDER BODY RUSTING IN PLACES
o/s/f tyre getting low on tread
o/s/f tyre getting worn on edges
plastic sill covers fitted
some brake pipes starting to rust
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
o/s/f tyre getting low on tread
o/s/f tyre getting worn on edges
plastic sill covers fitted
some brake pipes starting to rust
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R343 WVR is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 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 R343 WVR, 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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R343 WVR is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 April 1998.
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