MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bushes front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision wont attach to lock (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front (drivers) seat belt latch release button damaged
Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint
Rear shock absorbers outer casings Heavily corroded
Rear wiper deteriorated
Windscreen damaged outside swept area
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center joint (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished
Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front (drivers) seat belt latch release button damaged
Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint
Parking brake efficiency 17%
Rear brake discs pitted
Rear shock absorbers outer casings Heavily corroded
Rear wiper deteriorated
Windscreen damaged outside swept area
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT - centre pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)
both front - rear @ rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded - close to excess
offside rear tyre worn close to limit - flat spots on inner edge
slight corrosion front metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT - centre pipe joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ON LIMIT (3.5.1g)
both front - rear @ rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded - close to excess
nail nearside front tyre
offside rear tyre worn close to limit - flat spots on inner edge
slight corrosion front metal brake pipes
front brake pipes corroding
rear pads low
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front brake pipes corroding
rear pads low
both front side lights dim
column switches loose
font indicators amber colour fadding
various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded
windscreen scratched
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
both front side lights dim
column switches loose
font indicators amber colour fadding
various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded
windscreen scratched
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded.
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear number plate faded.
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R379 VKL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.
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 R379 VKL, 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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R379 VKL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 1997.
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