MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,339 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight amount of play in the steering rack.
offside rear brake hose securing clip missing. hose is not fouling any part of the vehicle
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
nearside rear tyre has cut in inner side wall but not showing cord
offside front tyre has cut in outer side wall but not showing cord
offside rear brake hose securing clip missing. hose is not fouling any part of the vehicle
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Oil leak
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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R553 YVF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 R553 YVF, 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 R553 YVF registered?
R553 YVF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 August 1997.
Is R553 YVF safe to buy?
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