MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,860 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
The rear part of the chassis is covered in surface rust.
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.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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SBZ 7252 is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 SBZ 7252, 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 SBZ 7252 registered?
SBZ 7252 is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is SBZ 7252 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SBZ 7252 shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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