MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,015 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both rear tyres cuts+wearing on edges,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,c,v, boots perishing
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts,o/s outer c,v, boot perishing,exhaust poor condition+slight leaks,other brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+chassis members+sills+floor corroded,
Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts,o/s outer c,v, boot perishing,exhaust poor condition+slight leaks,other brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+chassis members+sills+floor corroded,
brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight play in steering,f/tyres wearing on edges
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight play in steering,f/tyres wearing on edges
brake pipes+ferrules corroding
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
brake pipes+ferrules corroding
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
repair to light switch\brake pipes slightly corroded\exhaust corroded\rear suspension chassis to suspension arm link bushes slight play\rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn
suspension components slightly corroded
repair to light switch\brake pipes slightly corroded\exhaust corroded\rear suspension chassis to suspension arm link bushes slight play\rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn
suspension components slightly corroded
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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R480 PRM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 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 R480 PRM, 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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R480 PRM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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