MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,092 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise air bag light on
advise hand brake at 17% min standard 16%
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
advise air bag light on
advise hand brake at 17% min standard 16%
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise air bag light on indicating air bag fault
advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise air bag light on indicating air bag fault
advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel
advise air bag light on indicating system fault
advise hand brake at 21% min standard 16%
advise nearside front tyre fitted wrong way
advise offside rear tyre fitted wrong way
advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
advise air bag light on indicating system fault
advise hand brake at 21% min standard 16%
advise nearside front tyre fitted wrong way
advise offside rear tyre fitted wrong way
advise steering rack has slight play at offside front road wheel
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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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R466 AOB is a 1998 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R466 AOB, 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 R466 AOB registered?
R466 AOB is a 1998 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1998.
Is R466 AOB safe to buy?
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