MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
141,557 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
nearside rear running lamp broken
offside front brake disc corrded on inner surface
offside rear brake disc corroded on outer surface
restricted view of rear brake pads
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
nearside rear running lamp broken
offside front brake disc corrded on inner surface
offside rear brake disc corroded on outer surface
restricted view of rear brake pads
corosion to rear metal brake pipes
damage to n/s/f seat belt stalk
diference to rear foot brake and hand brake performance brakes may need adjustment or attension
e.m.l on
engine oil leak starting to copntaminate steering and front suspension components
front number plate deteriating
n/s/r bumper side light not working lens missing
n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted
slight binding to o/s/f and rear wheels when turning
some distortion to front wheels inner rims
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
corosion to rear metal brake pipes
damage to n/s/f seat belt stalk
diference to rear foot brake and hand brake performance brakes may need adjustment or attension
e.m.l on
engine oil leak starting to copntaminate steering and front suspension components
front number plate deteriating
n/s/r bumper side light not working lens missing
n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted
slight binding to o/s/f and rear wheels when turning
some distortion to front wheels inner rims
corosion to rear metal brake pipes
e.m.l on
front number plate stained
oil leak starting to contaminate steering and suspension components
slight roughness felt in n/s/f wheel when turning
smell of fuel under bonnet area no leak visable
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
corosion to rear metal brake pipes
e.m.l on
front number plate stained
oil leak starting to contaminate steering and suspension components
slight roughness felt in n/s/f wheel when turning
smell of fuel under bonnet area no leak visable
wiper blades starting to smear screen
Oil leak
offside headlight only just gives a beram image
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
offside headlight only just gives a beram image
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both front tyres on 3mm
oil leak on gearbox
various scratches around bodywork
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)
exhaust rear joint corroded
exhaust rear joint corroded
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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R916 UCR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.
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 R916 UCR, 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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R916 UCR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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