MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,666 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Metal object in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Vehicle tested wet
play detected offside steering track arm
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Metal object in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Vehicle tested wet
play detected offside steering track arm
Gearbox oil leak nearside inner driveshaft gaiter seal
Play detected offside steering track arm
Rear side marker lights not working
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Gearbox oil leak nearside inner driveshaft gaiter seal
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Play detected offside steering track arm
Rear side marker lights not working
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
fuel pipes corroding at rear
slight play in o/s/f inner steering rack joint
all indicators going white
fuel pipes rusty
nearside front bottom ball joint boot split
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
all indicators going white
fuel pipes rusty
nearside front bottom ball joint boot split
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
bothsidesfrontsslightplayinsteeringrack
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
unable to inspect brakes fully
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Bothe rear tyres worn on inner edges.
Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Engine under tray fitted.
Oil leak
Outter sill covers fitted.
Unable to inspect all brake disc inner faces due to backing plates.
Unable to inspect inner brake pads.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Play in o/s of steering rack. Rear tyre treads worn on inner edge, tread depth on limit. Bonnet pull handle broken. Diffcult to pass emmissions test.
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R52 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red 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 R52 VUD, 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 R52 VUD registered?
R52 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R52 VUD safe to buy?
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