MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,410 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
front and rear number plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear position lamp(s) not working nearside and offside (1.1.A.3b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front and rear number plates deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Offside offside front inner rack joint has sight play
front number plate is cracked
nearside and offside front headlamps have weak beam pattens
nearside front track rod end has play
nearside front tyre is low on outter tread
nearside front wheel bearing has sight play
nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and is low and bald on inner tread
offside front bottom ball joint has sight play
offside front side bumper running light is missing
offside rear bumper side running light is not working and lens is missing
offside rear tyre has a nail in it and is low on outter tread
power steering rack is damp
rear number plate is fading
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside offside front inner rack joint has sight play
front number plate is cracked
nearside and offside front headlamps have weak beam pattens
nearside front track rod end has play
nearside front tyre is low on outter tread
nearside front wheel bearing has sight play
nearside rear tyre has a nail in it and is low and bald on inner tread
offside front bottom ball joint has sight play
offside front side bumper running light is missing
offside rear bumper side running light is not working and lens is missing
offside rear tyre has a nail in it and is low on outter tread
power steering rack is damp
rear number plate is fading
front number plate is cracked
nearside front headlamp has a weak beam patten
nearside rear tyre is wearing low inner tread
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
front number plate is cracked
nearside front headlamp has a weak beam patten
nearside rear tyre is wearing low inner tread
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
both front cv boots are starting to crack
front number plate is cracked
n/s front indicator lens is cracked
rear number plate is starting to fade
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
n/s/r o/s/r tyres wearing on inner edge front brake pads reaching minimum limit
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R48 SGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.
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 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 R48 SGM, 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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R48 SGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 1997.
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