MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,598 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
n/s rear side light one of two not working
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise front wiper blades
Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S T/Rod end
Engine/gearbox areas abit oily (Possible engine oil leak)
Exhaust system abit corroded slightly
Front to rear b/pipe at N/S/R between chassis and fuel tank
Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded slightly
Rear outer b/pads seem abit low and b/discs abit corroded at edges
Slight corrosion at front susp/arms and subframe areas
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Exhaust abit corroded slightly
Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear ends,abit corroded slightly
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint ,it appears
Small cracks at screen
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R440 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 R440 DGX, 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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R440 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 1997.
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