MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,214 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
all faults repaired and working at time of test
battery loose but secure
oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
battery loose but secure
oil leak
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
condensation in headlamps + beam patterns weak
corrosion to body around rear upper control arm mounts
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to front shocker top mountings
front indicators starting fade
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge - on mot limit - recommned replace
o/s/f brake dics back plate corroded/loose - recommned remove
o/s/r sill dented/corroded
possible very slight n/s/f ball jonit play
rear upper/lower control arm bushes worn/heavily perish
some front and rear brake judder
some o/s/f steering rod play
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
condensation in headlamps + beam patterns weak
corrosion to body around rear upper control arm mounts
corrosion to exhaust
corrosion to front shocker top mountings
front indicators starting fade
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge - on mot limit - recommned replace
o/s/f brake dics back plate corroded/loose - recommned remove
o/s/r sill dented/corroded
possible very slight n/s/f ball jonit play
rear upper/lower control arm bushes worn/heavily perish
some front and rear brake judder
some o/s/f steering rod play
front indicators and repeaters fading colour
n/s/f + n/s/r marker light not working
o/s/r tyre = 1.6-2mm tread
perishing/wear to rear upper and lower control arm bushes
some corrosion rto rear chassis
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
front indicators and repeaters fading colour
n/s/f + n/s/r marker light not working
o/s/r tyre = 1.6-2mm tread
perishing/wear to rear upper and lower control arm bushes
some corrosion rto rear chassis
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both rear wheels noisy when rotated
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
both rear wheels noisy when rotated
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R434 GTU is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 R434 GTU, 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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R434 GTU is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1998.
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