MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,330 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at trailing arm mounting (2.4.A.3)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust down pipe to catalytic converter flanges & fixings corroded
front registration plate damaged & deteriorated
offside rear tyre inner sidewall cracked/split & worn in edges (raised tread pattern)
rear section of exhaust deteriorated & starting to blow
small split in offside wiper rubber
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
front exhaust downpipe to exhaust catalyst mounting flanges and fixings corroded
front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded
offside headlamp pattern poor
offside rear tyre has cuts/tears in inner sidewall
Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting rubber deteriorated (7.1.1)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill at (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
front exhaust downpipe to exhaust catalyst mounting flanges and fixings corroded
front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded
offside headlamp pattern poor
offside rear tyre has cuts/tears in inner sidewall
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
exhaust downpipe to catalystic converter flanges/fixings corroded
front registration plate deteriorated
offside headlamp pattern poor
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded inner wing (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust mounting rubber deteriorated
exhaust downpipe to catalystic converter flanges/fixings corroded
front registration plate deteriorated
offside headlamp pattern poor
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated
exhaust downpipe to catalystic converter fixings corroded
front registration plate deteriorated
offside dip beam pattern poor
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
centre exhaust mounting rubbers deteriorated
exhaust downpipe to catalystic converter fixings corroded
front registration plate deteriorated
neasrside front tyre bald on inner edge
offside dip beam pattern poor
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
exhaust catalyst front mounting bolts corroded.
exhaust mounting rubbers starting to perish.
front registration plate deteriorating.
nearside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and tread worn to legal limit.
nearside wiper blade rubber split at end.
offside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and tread wearing low.
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust deteriorated
front registration plate deteriorated
nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
exhaust deteriorated
front registration plate deteriorated
nearside front tyre tread worn low on inner edge
offside rear tyre bald on inner edge
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
all exhaust securing bolts corroded.
front registration plate starting to deteriorate.
nearside front tyre slightly worn on inner edge.
nearside rear tyre devoid of tread on inner edge and has deep cut in outer sidewall.
offside front inner wing brake pipe corroded.
offside rear tyre has cuts in inner sidewall and tread worn on inner edge (raised tread)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
exhaust flanges/fixing bolts corroded
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
nearside rear tyrebald on inner edge( raised tread pattern) & cut in outer sidewall
offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear brake discs starting to corrode
exhaust flanges/fixing bolts corroded
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre bald on inner edge (raised tread pattern) & cut in outer sidewall
offside front tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flanges/fixing bolts starting to corrode
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern)
offside parking brake lower effort than nearside
Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust flanges/fixing bolts starting to corrode
front registration plate starting to deteriorate
nearside front tyre worn on inner edge (raised tread pattern)
offside parking brake lower effort than nearside
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front to rear steel brake pipes corroded.
front and rear exhaust flanges corroded.
offside front inner wing steel brake pipe slightly corroded.
offside handbrake effort low compared to nearside.
rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing low on edges but have raised tread pattern.
rear registration plate deteriorated.
slight wear in both rear anti roll bar d bushes.
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R876 AVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 R876 AVG, 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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R876 AVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 1997.
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