MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,892 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Unable to check rear seat belts
interior mirror missing
rear o/s window excessivly obscured
wiper arms foul bonnet
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front number plate cracked
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front number plate faded
ignition switch faulty
rear brake discs corroded
sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
o/s head lamp poor pattern
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
sill covers fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
front number plate cracked
sill covers fitted
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R401 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon 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 R401 XVG, 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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R401 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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