MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,811 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing
covers over outer sills
off side front coil spring rusty
off side rear brake pipe rusty
slight noise from near side front when going over rollers but no fault found
slight play off side front steering arm
tested in wet
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
c/l 092362
rear pads low,discs rusty,rear brake pipes rusty
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
scraping noise from n/s/f brake,rear brake pipes rusty,rear pads low,front brakes only just in balance
Offside rear light lens cracked
Offside wing repeater faded
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.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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R430 FFE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R430 FFE, 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 R430 FFE registered?
R430 FFE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 1997.
Is R430 FFE safe to buy?
The MOT history for R430 FFE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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