MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
259,390 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f tyre worn below limit on inner edge and close to limit
rear anti roll bar link bushes cracking
slight blow on cat/front pipe
slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
o/s/f tyre worn below limit on inner edge and close to limit
rear anti roll bar link bushes cracking
slight blow on cat/front pipe
slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes
slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing
both front fdlexi brake hoses cracking
both front brake hoses cracking
o/s/f seat belt reciver button cover missing
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods
slight play n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
both front brake hoses cracking
o/s/f seat belt reciver button cover missing
slight play n/s/f and o/s/f anti roll bar link rods
slight play n/s/r and o/s/r anti roll bar bushes
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
small cut on inner wall of n/s/r tyre
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
small cut on inner wall of n/s/r tyre
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Slight exhaust blow from joint
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 XDM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 XDM, 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 XDM registered?
R358 XDM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R358 XDM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R358 XDM shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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