MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,889 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BRAKE PIPES CORRODED
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE
Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
brake pipes corroded
nsr tyre worn on edge
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside windscreen cracked outside prescribed area.
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside windscreen cracked outside prescribed area.
Brake fluid around resovoir
N/S/F lower ball joint has slight play
Rear reg plate starting to separate
drivers seat belt starting to fur
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Brake fluid around resovoir
N/S/F lower ball joint has slight play
Rear reg plate starting to separate
drivers seat belt starting to fur
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Signs of damage sidewall of nearside front tyre.
offside rear inner side lamp not working
small cuts to nearside front tyre
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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R864 VBU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red 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 R864 VBU, 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 R864 VBU registered?
R864 VBU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R864 VBU safe to buy?
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