MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,347 miAbove average mileage for this year
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o/s headlamp pattern poor, n/s on low limit
rear tyres close to wear limit
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
o/s headlamp pattern poor, n/s on low limit
rear tyres close to wear limit
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear lower control arm outer bushes weak
exhaust getting weak
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, near legal limit
offside front headlamp adjuster damaged
surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both rear lower control arm outer bushes weak
exhaust getting weak
front brake discs worn
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge, near legal limit
offside front headlamp adjuster damaged
rear brake discs corroded
surface corrosion to both rear brake pipes
corrosion to exhaust flange front and rear
o/s indacator repeater lens missing
o/s/r marker light lens broken
rear lower control arms outer bushes separating slightly
rear wiper blade split
slight n/s/f steering rack play
slight play rear anti roll bar mounting bushes
wear to front brake discs
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R439 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R439 XVG, 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 R439 XVG registered?
R439 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 1997.
Is R439 XVG safe to buy?
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