MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,720 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear tyre very low on inner edge
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
both front seat belts have been caught in door lock
c.v boots showing surface cracking
chips in windscreen
front no plate showing tarnish
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion at rear
n/s/f seat belt stalk push button holed
rear discs showing lipping
rear pads wearing low
both front seat belts have been caught in door lock
c.v boots showing surface cracking
chips in windscreen
front no plate showing tarnish
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion at rear
n/s/f seat belt stalk push button holed
rear discs showing lipping
rear pads wearing low
chips in windscreen
cv boots showing surface cracks
dip beam pattern only just showing
front no plate cracked
front seat belts have been caught in door locks
over axle exhaust joint heavily corroded
rear no showing delamination
rear pads wearing low
rear side arm bushes showing splits
slight discoloration showing on front indecators
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
chips in windscreen
cv boots showing surface cracks
dip beam pattern only just showing
front discs heavily lipped
front no plate cracked
front seat belts have been caught in door locks
over axle exhaust joint heavily corroded
rear no showing delamination
rear pads wearing low
rear side arm bushes showing splits
slight discoloration showing on front indecators
chips in windscreen
front indicators showing fade
front tyres worn on inside shoulders
n/s/f seat belt marked
o/s dip beam pattern only just showing
o/s/f seat belt marked buckle hold up button missing
surface cracks showing in rear tyre sidewalls
tarnish on front no plate
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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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R532 DPN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R532 DPN, 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 R532 DPN registered?
R532 DPN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1997.
Is R532 DPN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R532 DPN shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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