MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear discs corroding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
rear exhaust joint badly corroded
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
rear exhaust joint badly corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both rear discs corroding
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside and offside rear tie bar bushes splitting
offside front cv boot small end slightly loose
surface rust on brake pipes
underside rusty
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs worn
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front discs worn
rear discs slightly pitted
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
damp in o/s head light
rear discs slightly pitted
fuel pipes rusty
rattle from cat
slight play from rack
steel brake pipes front and rear slightly rusty
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
fuel pipes rusty
rattle from cat
slight play from rack
steel brake pipes front and rear slightly rusty
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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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R384 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R384 YRP, 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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R384 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R384 YRP safe to buy?
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