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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
corrosion on coil springs
damage to offside rear tyre tread
offside rear outer sidelight not working
rear engine stabilizer bush split
front brake discs and pads heavily worn reccomend replacement
movement in anti roll bar drop links
nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded reccomend replacement
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
slight play in nearside steering rack track arm
slight play in nearside steering rack track arm
Nail in offside front tyre
slight play in nearside track arm
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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R541 URK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R541 URK, 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 R541 URK registered?
R541 URK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 1997.
Is R541 URK safe to buy?
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