MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,213 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper and lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play in bushes (2.4.G.2)
gearbox oil leak
general under body corrossion
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper and lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play in bushes (2.4.G.2)
gearbox oil leak
general under body corrossion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
gearbox oil leak
general underbody corrossion
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
gearbox oil leak
general underbody corrossion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gen underbody corrosion
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
gen underbody corrosion
o/s/r tyre slight cuts in tyre walls
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
gen underbody corrosion
o/s/r tyre slight cuts in tyre walls
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyre side walls in poor condition
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear tyre side walls in poor condition
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
other tyres walls have slight cracks om them
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
other tyres walls have slight cracks om them
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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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R91 BMB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 R91 BMB, 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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R91 BMB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 1997.
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