MOT Status
Mileage
119,137 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
o/s door mirror slightly insecure
rear brake pads quite low
some wear in o/s of rack very near to being excessive
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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R823 BAW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.
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 R823 BAW, 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 R823 BAW registered?
R823 BAW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R823 BAW safe to buy?
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