MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,097 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fast tag in swept area.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fast tag in swept area.
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside reflector broken.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside reflector broken.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OUTER TYRE SIDE WALL
DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT AND REAR
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLITTING
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
DAMAGE TO OFFSIDE OUTER TYRE SIDE WALL
DIFFERENT SIZE TYRES FRONT AND REAR
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER SIDE WALL SPLITTING
OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN ON INNER AND OUTER EDGES
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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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R557 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc 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 R557 SLO, 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 R557 SLO registered?
R557 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R557 SLO safe to buy?
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