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ExpiredMileage
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both lower engine mounts splitting
both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to separate
corrosion to both rear chassis
corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
corrosion to exhaust in various places
corrosion to towbar
fanbelt deteriorating
nearside front brake hose perishing/deteriorating
offside rear lower arm outer bush starting to separate
some nearside front brake fluctuation
some nearside rear brake fluctuation
some play in offside front lower ball joint
windscreen chipped
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened wishbone (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded trailing arm front bush mount bracket (2.4.A.3)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both lower engine mounts splitting
both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to separate
corrosion to both rear chassis
corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills
corrosion to exhaust in various places
corrosion to towbar
fanbelt deteriorating
nearside front brake hose perishing/deteriorating
offside rear lower arm outer bush starting to separate
some nearside front brake fluctuation
some nearside rear brake fluctuation
some play in offside front lower ball joint
windscreen chipped
oil leak on gearbox
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear tyre slightly misshapen
oil leak on gearbox
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
both front brake pipes in wheel arches corroding/pitting
corrosion to exhaust system
front brake discs worn/getting thin
headlamp beam patterns weak
perishing to n/s/f brake hoses
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
both front brake pipes in wheel arches corroding/pitting
corrosion to exhaust system
front brake discs worn/getting thin
headlamp beam patterns weak
perishing to n/s/f brake hoses
both rear tyres starting to wear uneven inner edges
front discs getting thin
perishing to nearside front brake hose
rear registration plate delaminating
slight play in offside front ball joint
some condensation to headlamps
some corrosion in both front suspension turrets
some corrosion starting to rear inner sills/chassis
some corrosion to exhaust flanges
some corrosion to front brake pipes
some corrosion to rear brake pipes - recommend replace
some fading to indicators
both headlamp beam patterns weakening
rear registration plate delaminating
slight judder to both rear footbrakes
slight play in offside front ball joint
some corrosion to both rear brake pipes
some corrosion to both rear inner sills
some perishing to nearside front brake hose
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear registration plate delaminating
slight perishing nearside front brake hose
slight surface corrosion rear brake pipes
windscreen chipped
rear registration plate delaminating
slight perishing nearside front brake hose
slight surface corrosion rear brake pipes
windscreen chipped
ehxaust rear flange weak
front brake discs worn
front brake hoses perishing
offside rear tyre worn/on legal limit
rear registration plate starting to delaminate
surface corrosion to nearside rear brake pipe
front indicators starting to fade colour
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge - close to mot limit
very slight play n/s/r anti roll bar mountig bush
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front indicators starting to fade colour
n/s/r tyre worn inner edge - close to mot limit
very slight play n/s/r anti roll bar mountig bush
rear reg plate de-laminating
rear trailing arms bushes starting to split
rear tyres inner edges wearing
surfacecorrosion - rear brakepipes, previously greased
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
nearside front innerdrive shaft seal leak.
rear tyres worn slightly on iner edges.
front reg plate de-laminating
surface corrosion / pitting to some brake pipes
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R462 DDA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 R462 DDA, 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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R462 DDA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 1997.
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