MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,731 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
o/s/front steerings droop arm slight plays
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
o/s/front steerings droop arm slight plays
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R498 YEE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R498 YEE, 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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R498 YEE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 1997.
Is R498 YEE safe to buy?
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