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H14 WYN

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

171,012 mi
Last recorded171,012 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH14 WYN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2026 171,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Mar 2026 171,011 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 18 Mar 2025 170,352 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 170,348 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 169,365 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 168,446 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 167,531 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member behind bumper corroded

Fail 10 Mar 2022 167,529 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure splitting due to age (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front cross member behind bumper corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2021 166,418 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 166,416 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 165,875 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 163,166 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 161,493 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 161,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement [washer corroded ] as marked (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2017 159,777 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 157,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 157,084 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 153,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Mar 2015 153,739 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 149,034 miles

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside front outer cv boot starting to crack

rear exaust silencer starting to corrode

Fail 1 Apr 2014 149,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front number plate starting to delaminate

offside front outer cv boot starting to crack

rear exaust silencer starting to corrode

Pass 17 Apr 2013 143,193 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 143,186 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 137,608 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 137,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 131,281 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 126,669 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 120,269 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 120,269 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 114,739 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 114,739 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Apr 2007 109,084 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 105,111 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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H14 WYN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 H14 WYN, 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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H14 WYN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 May 1997.

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