MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,853 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
slight damage to nearside rear metal brake pipe(due to abs cable rubbing on it)
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
nearside front brake has a slight bind
Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Outer Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Battery insecure
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
CUT ON SIDE WALL N/S/F TYRE FUEL FILTER CORRODED
Fuel pipe/s corroded
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)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R875 ESG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.
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 R875 ESG, 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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R875 ESG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 1997.
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