MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,795 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front bumper lamp missing
nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
nearside front wing mirror cracked
offside front bumper lamp missing
offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
nearside front bumper lamp missing
nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
nearside front wing mirror cracked
offside front bumper lamp missing
offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge
n/s wing mirror cracked
slight oil leak
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
n/s wing mirror cracked
slight oil leak
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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R358 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R358 VUD, 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 R358 VUD registered?
R358 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 October 1997.
Is R358 VUD safe to buy?
The MOT history for R358 VUD 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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