MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,355 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs corroded
all indicators whitish
horn poor
varoius metal pipes corroded
Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
all brake discs rusty (been standing)
all indicators whitish!!!
Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
abs light flicked on then worked correctley for test
rear indicaters faded
abs light flicked on then worked correctley for test
rear indicaters faded
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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R763 SAU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R763 SAU, 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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R763 SAU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 1997.
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