MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,313 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
ALL STEERING / SUSPENSION / BRAKING COMPONANTS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING HEAVLY CORRODED IN PLACES
BODY WORK DAMAGED IN PLACES
BOTH REAR TYRES JUST LEGAL AT 3 / 2 / 3 mm WEARING VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMITS
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
EXHAUST SYSTEM VERY HEAVLY CORRODED / BECOMING VERY WEAK IN PLACES / HEAVLY CORRODED AROUND FLANGE JOINTS / REAR JOINT EXHAUST PASTE REPAIRED
FRONT BUMPER OFFSIDE DAMAGED / GAFFA TAPE REPAIRED / REAR BUMPER DAMAGED ON OFFSIDE / GAFFA TAPE REPAIRED
SLIGHT FRONT BRAKE UNBALANCE DEVELOPING ADVISE FURTHER INSPECTION / RECTIFY
TYRE SIZES FRONT 175 / 65 / 15 T --- REAR TYRES 185 / 55 / 15 H
UNDERSIDE / PANELING ALL AREAS SHOWING GENERAL CORROSION / BECOMING ADVANCED IN PLACES
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front tyre very close to 1.6mm
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R470 TET is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R470 TET, 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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What year was R470 TET registered?
R470 TET is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R470 TET safe to buy?
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