MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,978 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R457 DUA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R457 DUA, 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 R457 DUA registered?
R457 DUA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 August 1997.
Is R457 DUA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R457 DUA shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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