MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
83,900 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and deep cuts in inner wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front bumper corner slightly insecure
Nearside Front jet damage
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inside of headlamp (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear washer insufficient
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and deep cuts in inner wall (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front bumper corner slightly insecure
Nearside Front jet damage
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced inside of headlamp (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear washer insufficient
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
os and n/s rear tyres wearing - inner edge
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
os and n/s rear tyres wearing - inner edge
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust has corrosion
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust has corrosion
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
offside rear position light lenss damage
Bonnet retaining device insecure (8.4.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
Coolant leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
centre and rear exhaust corroded
offside rear position light lenss damage
oil leak from engine
bonnet opening handle missing
nearside Rear Door can not be opened from inside or outside.
Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
bonnet opening handle missing
nearside Rear Door can not be opened from inside or outside.
Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R463 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 R463 DPP, 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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R463 DPP is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 May 1998.
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