MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,033 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advise resecuring of exhaust cat to centre join.....
front & rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn.....
n//s/f &o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....
n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....
n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn....
n/s door mirror cracked.....
n/s/f & n/s/r doors damaged....
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge , advise replacement.....
play in n/s/f suspension lower ball joint , advise replacement.....
play in o/s of steering rack, advise investigation.....
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
advise resecuring of exhaust cat to centre join.....
front & rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn.....
n//s/f &o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....
n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....
n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn....
n/s door mirror cracked.....
n/s/f & n/s/r doors damaged....
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge , advise replacement.....
play in n/s/f suspension lower ball joint , advise replacement.....
play in o/s of steering rack, advise investigation.....
n/s outer c/v gaiter starting to split....
o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....
rear exhaust join flanges corroded....
slight play in o/s of steering rack...
wipers smear...
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s outer c/v gaiter starting to split....
o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....
rear exhaust join flanges corroded....
slight play in o/s of steering rack...
wipers smear...
An item not tested (Manual)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
clonk from rear , advise investigation...
n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing....
n/s & o/s/r outer brake pads low....
o/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....
o/s/f indicator faded..
play in steering rack...
rear exhaust silencer join corroded....
vehicle dirty....
wet test..
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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R97 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 R97 NBM, 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 R97 NBM registered?
R97 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1997.
Is R97 NBM safe to buy?
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