MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,825 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
near side and off side upper camber arm bushes split [not worn to excess]
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f) DANGEROUS
both rear side marker lamps not working
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
left rear marker lamp not working
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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R612 FOS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R612 FOS, 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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How do I check the history of R612 FOS?
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What year was R612 FOS registered?
R612 FOS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 August 1997.
Is R612 FOS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R612 FOS shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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