MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,818 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
rear exhaust rusty
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever is impeded in its travel (3.1.6c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R386 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 R386 PFC, 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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R386 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R386 PFC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R386 PFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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