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J55 GAJ

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

155,345 mi
Last recorded155,345 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ55 GAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 155,345 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 151,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess sticking (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2020 151,161 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess sticking (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Oct 2019 147,977 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 'tca' short track control arm lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 'tca' short track control arm upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive integral vehicle structure corroded within 30cm of upper tca (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner strut turret (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 'tca' short track control arm lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened 'tca' short track control arm upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive integral vehicle structure corroded within 30cm of upper tca (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox leak n/s/f (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 147,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (adjusters broken) (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft boot seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

general heavy surface corrosion rear suspension components and rear underside body.

heavy surface corrosion inner wings / strut towers.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 144,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 141,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to cat flange corroded (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2016 137,617 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,782 miles

all tyres worn on edges and rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Sep 2014 130,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 127,215 miles

front crossmember corrosion not prescribed area

Fail 9 Sep 2013 127,165 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front crossmember corrosion not prescribed area

Pass 28 Sep 2012 123,696 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 123,675 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 26 Sep 2011 120,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 120,168 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 116,187 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 116,187 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 111,805 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 111,598 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 105,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 100,013 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Sep 2007 99,863 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner side lights not working, recommend new bulbs fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 95,046 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 94,979 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyre worn on inner egde, just on legal limit, recommend replacing.

slight oil leak from gearbox.

Pass 26 Sep 2005 88,599 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge, both rear tyres just legal, recommend replacing.

oil leak from gear box, and oil around gear box too.

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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J55 GAJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 J55 GAJ, 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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J55 GAJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 April 1997.

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