MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,400 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Offside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R405 TJU is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 R405 TJU, 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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What year was R405 TJU registered?
R405 TJU is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 April 1998.
Is R405 TJU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R405 TJU shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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