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H15 DWD

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

84,813 mi
Last recorded84,813 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH15 DWD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 84,813 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 79,012 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 79,012 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 72,196 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Jun 2014 72,196 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 31 May 2013 66,638 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 63,726 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 63,726 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2011 58,840 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 58,840 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 52,587 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Sep 2009 47,953 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 43,016 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 41,338 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 38,419 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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H15 DWD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 H15 DWD, 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 H15 DWD registered?

H15 DWD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is H15 DWD safe to buy?

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