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81,325 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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(1.4A.2b)The nearside front indicator lamp lens is slightly damaged
(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating
(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating
(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating
(3.5.1g)All brake pads are wearing thin (front and rear)
(3.6B.2c)The nearside and the offside rear brake pipes along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is deteriorating
(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application/reducing modes are at 23%,which indicates they are ready for service
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is devoid
(5.2.1)The offside rear seat has a child seat fitted
(8.1.1)The nearside door mirror is insecure
(8.3.1e)The vehicle and Operator Services Agency advise that any items fitted to the interior mirror,which could obscure the view of the road should not be fitted
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
(1.4A.2b)The nearside front indicator lamp lens is slightly damaged
(1.4A.2f)The offside front indicator colour is deteriorating
(1.8A.1)The nearside dipped beam image is slightly affected
(2.5C.1a)The nearside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating
(2.5C.1a)The offside front drive shaft outer constant velocity joint gaiter is deteriorating
(3.5.1g)All brake pads are wearing thin (front and rear)
(3.6B.2c)The nearside and the offside rear brake pipes along their lengths have surface corrosion present
(3.6B.4d)The offside front brake hose is deteriorating
(3.7.5c/6)The rear service brakes proportionality during their application/reducing modes are at 23%,which indicates they are ready for service
(4.1E.1)The offside front tyre at the inner side of the central band of tread is devoid
(5.2.1)The offside rear seat has a child seat fitted
(8.1.1)The nearside door mirror is insecure
(8.3.1e)The vehicle and Operator Services Agency advise that any items fitted to the interior mirror,which could obscure the view of the road should not be fitted
NOTES FOR THE VEHICLE OWNER/PRESENTER
STATUTORY PROVISIONS & REGULATIONS SECTION 45 1988 AS AMENDED
The vehicle manufacturer from new has fitted in various locations protective covers,which are preventing a complete visual examination of some areas of the inspection.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Accident damage repair to o\s\f chassis .
N\s\f tyre tread getting low .
N\s\r inner sidelight in-op.
N\s\r tyre nail in tread & tread cracking .
O\s\f indicator repeater slightly white.
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R434 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 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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R434 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 1997.
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