MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,362 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front both side headlamp cleaning device deteriorated
front center rear exhaust corroded
gearbox oil leaking
o/s/f steeing tie rod bar joint has play
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
light scratch at lower part of front windscreen
rear shock absorber gaiters deteriorated
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Corosion is begining to form on the offside rear metal brake pipe.
Front tyre treads are approaching the manufacturers wear bands.
Front tyres are worn on the inner tread.
Front windscreen on the nearside has previously been scratched by the wiper blade.
Nearside front indicator bulb becoming pale in colour.
Nearside rear coil spring misplaced on lower mounting,shock absorber gaiter deteriorated.
Play begining to develop in the offside steering rack mechanism.
Protective covers are fitted at the offside and nearside outer sills .under the engine and also on top of the engine obscuring view of structure and components.
Rear brake discs deteriorated .
Rear brake pads are worn.
Some run out noted on the nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims when rotated.
Underside of gearbox generaly oily.
Both front tyres are wearing on the inner tread.
Covers are fitted to the outer sills.also at the underside at front of vehicle,and engine bay obscuring the view of components.
Play is developing in the offside front lower track control arm ball joint.
The brake pads fitted at the nearside rear are becoming worn.
The nearside and offside rear shock absorber shrouds have deteriorated.
The nearside front and offside rear,inner wheel rims run out of true when rotated.
The nearside rear brake disc is worn.
The offside and nearside rear chasis members are damaged and corosion has formed on them.
The rear exhaust pipe is coroded.
The surface of the offside rear brake disc has deteriorated.
Underside of gearbox is generaly contaminated with oil.
N.s rear road-spring slightly mis-aligned at lower coil seating.
N.s rear shock-absorber gaiter chafed through at lower end.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O.s and n.s front inner tyre treads worn prematurely.
O.s rear brake disc corroded & n.s rear brake disc is worn.
O.s rear shock-absorber gaiter chafed through at lower end.
O.s steering rack mechanism worn.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Plastic (original) lower sill covers obscuring view of outer sills at o.s and n.s.
Scratches at front windscreen.
Visible brake pad at n.s rear outer caliper becoming worn.
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Aim of o.s and n.s windscreen washer jets could be improved upon.
N.s amber repeater lamp bulb becoming pale.
N.s rear road-spring slightly mis-aligned at lower coil seating.
N.s rear shock-absorber gaiter chafed through at lower end.
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
O.s and n.s front inner tyre treads worn prematurely.
O.s rear brake disc corroded & n.s rear brake disc is worn.
O.s rear shock-absorber gaiter chafed through at lower end.
O.s steering rack mechanism worn.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
One (of two) n.s windscreen washer jet weak.
Plastic (original) lower sill covers obscuring view of outer sills at o.s and n.s.
Scratches at front windscreen.
Visible brake pad at n.s rear outer caliper becoming worn.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Light scratch at o.s/ centre lower windscreen.
N.s front inner tyre tread worn prematurely.
O.s and n.s amber repeater lamp bulbs becoming pale.
O.s and n.s headlamp beam images becoming unfocussed.
O.s and n.s rear shock absorber gaiters split.
O.s rear brake disc corroded/ worn.
O.s steering rack mechanism becoming worn.
Two (of four) windscreen washer jets aimed too high.
Very slight run-out at n.s front and o.s rear alloy roadwheels.
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Box section of the chasis on the offside rear †damaged ,becoming rusty
Front tyres becoming worn on inner tread.
Front windscreen scored at edge of swept area. †outside of drivers view.
Rear shock absorber gaiters begining to deteriorate.
Shields fitted to the underside of engine bay, †and covers over the outer sills.
Slight distortion on the nearside front and offside rear inner wheel rims when rotated.
Slight leak of exhaust gas ,from the centre silencer joint ,when engine cold.
Underside of vehicle generally muddy.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
non obligatory lamp insecure/defective
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R404 YBW is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 R404 YBW, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R404 YBW is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 January 1998.
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