MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
192,995 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All side markers not working
Both rear tyres worn on outter edge
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Clutch slave cylinder feed pipe corroded
Nearside rear side marker lens missing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front wiper linkage very loose
Oil leak from gearbox
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
All side markers not working
Both rear tyres worn on outter edge
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Clutch slave cylinder feed pipe corroded
Nearside rear side marker lens missing
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside front wiper linkage very loose
Oil leak from gearbox
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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R425 BNE is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R425 BNE, 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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R425 BNE is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 February 1998.
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