MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,076 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all rear metal brake pipes corroded
long hand brake travel
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
all rear metal brake pipes corroded
long hand brake travel
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
long hand brake travel
nearside rear outer side light not working
nearside rear radius arm mounting bush starting to seperate
Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
long hand brake travel
nearside rear outer side light not working
nearside rear radius arm mounting bush starting to seperate
both rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
engine oil leaks
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
off side rear tyre wearing uneven on inner edge
rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
slight engine oil leak
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear brake discs corroding
Front number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R outer side light not working
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front number plate starting to delaminate
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
O/S/R outer side light not working
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both rear tyres featherd on inside edge
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
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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R354 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R354 ALK, 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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What year was R354 ALK registered?
R354 ALK is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 June 1998.
Is R354 ALK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R354 ALK shows 15 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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