MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,102 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
coolant filler cap missing
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
coolant filler cap missing
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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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R842 EHS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R842 EHS, 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 R842 EHS registered?
R842 EHS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 1997.
Is R842 EHS safe to buy?
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