MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,117 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
N/S/F SIDE MARKER LAMP INOP,O/S/F SIDE MARKER LAMP MISSING,AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON,ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a) DANGEROUS
N/S/F SIDE MARKER LAMP INOP , O/S/F SIDE MARKER LAMP MISSING,AIRBAG WARNING LAMP ON,ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Warning coming on dash board.
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
washer jet o/s incomplete
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R36 MSR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R36 MSR, 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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R36 MSR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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