MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,216 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear and offside front side marker lamps not working
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
nearside rear and offside front side marker lamps not working
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
n/s/r tyre worn on inner shoulder
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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R429 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R429 WJW, 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 R429 WJW registered?
R429 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 October 1997.
Is R429 WJW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R429 WJW shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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