MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,309 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
exhaust corroded
oil leak
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
exhaust corroded
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
corrosion apparent through out vehicle
nail in near side rear tyre inner edge
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
corrosion apparent through out vehicle
nail in near side rear tyre inner edge
near side rear outer tail lamp inoperative
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
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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R484 VEC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 R484 VEC, 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 R484 VEC registered?
R484 VEC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R484 VEC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R484 VEC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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