MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,580 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Battery insecure
Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
offside rear auxillary position lamp inoperative (repaired)
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
Battery insecure
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
offside rear auxillary position lamp inoperative (repaired)
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge
front tyres close to inner wings on full lock check
rear brake discs slightly rusty
rear registration plate in poor condition
slight play at nearside inner steering rack ball joint
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front tyres close to inner wings on full lock check
rear brake discs slightly rusty
rear registration plate in poor condition
slight play at nearside inner steering rack ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
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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R462 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 SLO, 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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How do I check the history of R462 SLO?
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What year was R462 SLO registered?
R462 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 1997.
Is R462 SLO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R462 SLO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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