MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,344 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective ()
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
n/s/f tyre wall has slight damage
o/s/f tyre wall slightly perished
o/s/r tyre wall slightly perished
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
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R526 GGC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 R526 GGC, 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 R526 GGC registered?
R526 GGC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R526 GGC safe to buy?
The MOT history for R526 GGC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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