MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,971 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
nearside rear suspension bush has slight free play
offside front rackend has slight free play
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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R408 CAW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R408 CAW, 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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What year was R408 CAW registered?
R408 CAW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 1997.
Is R408 CAW safe to buy?
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