MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,521 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside & nearside wiper blades split
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside & nearside wiper blades split
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear chassis leg corroded
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear inner sill under car corroded
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R43 DWV 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 72.7%.
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 R43 DWV, 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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R43 DWV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 1997.
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