MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,565 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
O/S/F WHEEL RETAINER NUT DIFFERENT TYPE, ADVISE REPLACED.
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R45 LHG is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.
Across all 1998 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.3% with a typical mileage of 108,460 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 R45 LHG, 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 28 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R45 LHG registered?
R45 LHG is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 March 1998.
Is R45 LHG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R45 LHG shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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