MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,406 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
slight wear in inner rack jiont's
small split in n/s wiper blade
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
slight wear in inner rack jiont's
small split in n/s wiper blade
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s front bumper damaged
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
o/s front bumper damaged
centre to rear exhaust joint corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
centre to rear exhaust joint corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing low
some wear in o/s track rod end
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
o/s/r tyre wearing low
some wear in o/s track rod end
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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R821 DGY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R821 DGY, 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 R821 DGY registered?
R821 DGY is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 October 1997.
Is R821 DGY safe to buy?
The MOT history for R821 DGY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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