MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,705 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Oily around gearbox
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oily around gearbox
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
The offside front tyre inner side wall has slight cuts in it
Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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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R833 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R833 VUD, 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 R833 VUD registered?
R833 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 1997.
Is R833 VUD safe to buy?
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