MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
88,019 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front and rear barke discs worn (lipped)
Large crack just outside A zone front screen
Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear tyre deep cut in tread
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front and rear barke discs worn (lipped)
Large crack just outside A zone front screen
Nearside rear tyre side wall cracking
Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge
Offside rear tyre deep cut in tread
brake fluid level low
corosion to exhaust system
cut to o/s/r tyre tread area cords not visable 2 nails in tyre
gearbox oil leak
rear number plate stained front cracked and stained
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
brake fluid level low
corosion to exhaust system
cut to o/s/r tyre tread area cords not visable 2 nails in tyre
gearbox oil leak
rear number plate stained front cracked and stained
chip in windscreen swept area less than 40mm and n/s wiper blade split at end
front and rear number plates stained front cracked
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
chip in windscreen swept area less than 40mm and n/s wiper blade split at end
front and rear number plates stained front cracked
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
all brake discs slightly worn
front number plate in poor condition
nearside rear outer side light inop
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate in poor condition
nearside rear outer side light inop
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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R980 ABK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 R980 ABK, 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 R980 ABK registered?
R980 ABK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R980 ABK safe to buy?
The MOT history for R980 ABK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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