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K9 RWO

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,626 mi
Last recorded91,626 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK9 RWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2019 91,626 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 90,408 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 89,093 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 88,342 miles

center and rear exhuasts deterioated

Pass 15 Nov 2013 85,366 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 80,541 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 80,541 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 75,901 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 69,512 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 69,512 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 59,922 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 59,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 51,104 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 51,104 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 42,227 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 42,227 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2006 39,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked (secure & can read ok)

n/s/r wheel rim has slight deflection

rear number plate seperating (can resd ok)

Fail 5 Sep 2006 39,337 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked (secure & can read ok)

n/s/r wheel rim has slight deflection

rear number plate seperating (can resd ok)

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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K9 RWO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K9 RWO, 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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K9 RWO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 1997.

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