MOT Status
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127,094 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly stepped on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly stepped on edges (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
n/s/f and o/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/r tyre feathering slightly on edge
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
Direction indicator incorrect colour n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower arm bushes perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension lower link arm bushes worn/ perished slightly
n/s/r and o/s/r suspension trailing arm front bush worn/ perished slightly
Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/r and o/s/r (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/f and o/s/f rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r lower link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r and o/s/r trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
centre/ rear exhaust mounting corroded slightly
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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RA62 DDY is a 2012 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,560cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
Across all 2012 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.7% with a typical mileage of 75,001 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
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 RA62 DDY, 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 14 years old, this Volvo V40 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.
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What year was RA62 DDY registered?
RA62 DDY is a 2012 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 November 2012.
Is RA62 DDY safe to buy?
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