MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Damage to offside front bumper.
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside front cv gaiter perishing.
Oil leak
Outer sills covered.
Rear brake discs in poor condition.
Outer sills covered.
Slight play in offside steering rack knuckle.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Outer sills covered.
Slight play in offside steering rack knuckle.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
slight play steering rack /front brake distortion on limits
echaust corroded heavily
front discs corroded and worn
front pads worn low
movement in off side steering rack
near side front tyre worn on edges
off side head lamp damaged
rear discs heavily corroded and worn
screen chipped
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
echaust corroded heavily
front discs corroded and worn
front pads worn low
movement in off side steering rack
near side front tyre worn on edges
off side head lamp damaged
rear discs heavily corroded and worn
screen chipped
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
oil level getting low
Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R35 SGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R35 SGM, 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 R35 SGM registered?
R35 SGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R35 SGM safe to buy?
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