MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,906 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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fuel mpipe corroded
o/s/f tyer worn on edge
rear suspension and underbody corroded
various pipes corroded
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
fuel mpipe corroded
o/s/f tyer worn on edge
rear suspension and underbody corroded
various pipes corroded
brake flexy hoses corroded ferrules
plastic sill cpvers
rear suspension bushes poor condition
rear suspension linkage rusty
rear trailing arms rusty
rear under body very rusty
slight buckle n/s/r rim
stone chips to screen
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
brake flexy hoses corroded ferrules
plastic sill cpvers
rear suspension bushes poor condition
rear suspension linkage rusty
rear trailing arms rusty
rear under body very rusty
slight buckle n/s/r rim
stone chips to screen
areas of corrosion to underside
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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion to underbody and suspension parts
n/s/f tyre wearing in side edge
o/s/r tyre mishapen on inner edge
rear brake discs pitted and pads low
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
n/s washer jet faulty
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion
n/s/r suspension arm slight damage
o/s/f bumper damaged
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R514 TKV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
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 R514 TKV, 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 R514 TKV registered?
R514 TKV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 1997.
Is R514 TKV safe to buy?
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