MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
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)
both rear tyres are feathered on inner edges and cracking up
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
o\s outer side light not working both rear tyres cracking up and feathered on inner edges
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R356 LGF is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 R356 LGF, 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 R356 LGF registered?
R356 LGF is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R356 LGF safe to buy?
The MOT history for R356 LGF shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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