MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,493 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside rear outer sidelight not working
Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
Offside rear brake pipe damp
Offside rear light lens damaged & repeared with tape
Oil leaks
Rear fuel pipe damp by fuel filter
Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills
Washers poorly aimed
Nearside rear outer sidelight not working
Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear brake pipe damp
Offside rear light lens damaged & repeared with tape
Oil leaks
Rear fuel pipe damp by fuel filter
Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills
Washers poorly aimed
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
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)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Both rear running light lences damaged.
Front coil springs corroded.
Offside front fog light lens damaged
Offside rear light lens repeared with tape
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Both rear running light lences damaged.
Front coil springs corroded.
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside front fog light lens damaged
Offside rear light lens repeared with tape
Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pedal anti-slip rubber in poor condition
Exhaust rear silencer joint corroded
Nearside rear outer position lamp inoperative
Nearside rear trailing arm bush in poor condition
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge
Poor nearside screenwash aim
Windscreen chipped
Auxillary drive belt in poor condition.
Inner sills rusty.
Nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.
Offside rear lamp lens damaged.
Poor screen wash aim
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear exhaust silencer joint close to excessively corroded.
Rear inner wings corroded.
Rear registration plate poorly secured.
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake pedal rubber wearing thin
front cross member corroded but not weakened
fuel filter damp
gear box has a slight leak
n/s/r bumper driving light not working
o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded
plastic covers fitted to sills
rear reg plate slightly insecure
rear silencer flange is in a poor condition
both front indicators faded
fuel residue on fuel filter and deteriorated\
offfside rear lamp unit broken
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
both front indicators faded
fuel residue on fuel filter and deteriorated\
offfside rear lamp unit broken
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R403 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.
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 R403 WJW, 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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R403 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
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