MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,669 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/r trailing arm to chassis bush worn and torn but no play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
o/s/r trailing arm to chassis bush worn and torn but no play
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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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R344 CMJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green 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 R344 CMJ, 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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How do I check the history of R344 CMJ?
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What year was R344 CMJ registered?
R344 CMJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 1997.
Is R344 CMJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for R344 CMJ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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