MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,832 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
air bag light on
n/s headlight pattern slightly distorted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
air bag light on
n/s headlight pattern slightly distorted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
all discs poor condition
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R407 DUR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R407 DUR, 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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R407 DUR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 1997.
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