MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,861 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
o/s/f headlamp lens cracked but not effecting beam image
Fuel pipes corroded at rear
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
New rear pads fitted
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres getting low 3mm, also starting to perish on sidewalls
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fuel pipes corroded at rear
Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
New rear pads fitted
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear tyres getting low 3mm, also starting to perish on sidewalls
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)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
rear fuel pipes corroded
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R416 EEX is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R416 EEX, 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 R416 EEX registered?
R416 EEX is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 July 1998.
Is R416 EEX safe to buy?
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