MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
223,540 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres show signs of rubbing on inner wheel arches
chip in windscreen
corrosion to rear chassis
offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished
rear brake application uneven
rear registration plate deteriorated
Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip in windscreen
corrosion to rear chassis
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
both front tyres show signs of rubbing on inner wheel arches
offside rear tyre outer sidewall perished
rear brake application uneven
rear registration plate deteriorated
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
surface corrosion on rear brake pipes
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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R895 DFM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R895 DFM, 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 R895 DFM registered?
R895 DFM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 October 1997.
Is R895 DFM safe to buy?
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