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ExpiredMileage
139,186 miAbove average mileage for this year
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rear exhaust corroded
slight play in steering rack ends
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
rear exhaust corroded
slight play in steering rack ends
exhaust corroded
various damage over vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
exhaust corroded
various damage over vehicle
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FRONT BRAKES SLIGHTLY OUT OF BALANCE
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
fuel pipes corroded 2/ exhaust corroded 3/ all four tyres getting low
fuel pipes corroded 2/ exhaust corroded 3/ all four tyres getting low
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
rear inner anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn
rear tyres close to legal limit on inner edges/feathered slightly
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front brake pads low
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R408 YFL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 YFL, 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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R408 YFL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 1997.
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