MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
nsr inner sidelight inop-osr outer side light inop-os -/nsr brake pipes rusty-osf brake disc poor on inside edge--nsf outer brake pad wearing very low-both front brake discs worn-long handbrake travel-knocking noise from nsr when handbrake applied
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
nsr inner sidelight inop-osr outer side light inop-os -/nsr brake pipes rusty-osf brake disc poor on inside edge--nsf outer brake pad wearing very low-both front brake discs worn-long handbrake travel-knocking noise from nsr when handbrake applied
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
nsr/osr steel brake pipes rusty
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust very rusty---osf tyre worn to 2mm---osr tyre worn to 1.6mm---nsf tyre worn to 1.6mm
Bonnet catch seized. Now freed and lubricated. Cable clip broken at broken dash board lever. Now cabled tied into position.
Both wiper blade rubbers are split slightly.
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Some damage to front number plate.
nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter is pin holed and weeping grease. Advise attention soon.
Bonnet catch seized. Now freed and lubricated. Cable clip broken at broken dash board lever. Now cabled tied into position.
Both wiper blade rubbers are split slightly.
Some damage to front number plate.
nearside driveshaft outer CVJ gaiter is pin holed and weeping grease. Advise attention soon.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
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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R414 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R414 DPP, 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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R414 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 1998.
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