MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
157,119 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
condition of cv boots
condition of exhaust system
condition of number plates
wear in steering rack
Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Condition of both number plate Borderline
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Wear to steering rack on offside front
condition of cv boots
play offside front wheel bearing
wear in steering rack
wear nearside front anti roll bar link arm
condition of front and rear number plates
damage to front bumper
wear in steering rack offside
wear nearside front tyre outer edge
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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R629 TAU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R629 TAU, 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 R629 TAU registered?
R629 TAU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R629 TAU safe to buy?
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