MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,289 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
brake pipes and fuel pipes getting rusty, rear tracking arm bushes getting poor.
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
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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R518 EMB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R518 EMB, 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 R518 EMB registered?
R518 EMB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 1997.
Is R518 EMB safe to buy?
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