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P645 RBF

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

263,552 mi
Last recorded263,552 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP645 RBF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2013 263,552 miles

coil springs corroded

discs lipped and corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Dec 2012 262,744 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

all coil springs corroded

bad engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

noise from engine

ns wing mirror broken

nsr inner and osr outer side lights out

rear pads very low

rear suspention top link arms perished

rear track arm bushes perished

slight play in ns steering componants

Pass 5 Jan 2012 246,755 miles

all coil springs corroded

engine oil leaks

exhaust corroded

front and rear discs lipped and corroded

front and rear pads very low

osf headlamp lenze cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2011 244,264 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

brake discs corroded

brake pads worn

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

play in steering arms

steering and suspension bushes cracking

Pass 26 Nov 2010 213,548 miles

coil springs corroded

engine and gear box oil leaks

front wipers smearing slightly

fuel pipes heavily corroded

inner cv boots damp with grease and oil

light scratching to front windscreen

n/s/r indicater bulb faded

outer sills obscured by trims

power steering pipe chaffing on coolant pipe

power steering ripes damp and corroded

steel wheels damaged

various suspension comonents cracking and perished

vehicle underbody corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2010 213,490 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

coil springs corroded

engine and gear box oil leaks

front wipers smearing slightly

fuel pipes heavily corroded

inner cv boots damp with grease and oil

light scratching to front windscreen

n/s/r indicater bulb faded

outer sills obscured by trims

power steering pipe chaffing on coolant pipe

power steering ripes damp and corroded

steel wheels damaged

various suspension comonents cracking and perished

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2009 181,638 miles

slight oil leaks, exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2008 162,543 miles

hard to get 1st gear slight smear from wipers rear number plate disfigured slightly rear brake discs corroded and worn

steering rack flexing in rubber mounting bushes exhaust corroded various steering and suspension bushes cracking slight oil leak coil springs corroded

Fail 26 Nov 2008 162,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

hard to get 1st gear slight smear from wipers rear number plate disfigured slightly rear brake discs corroded and worn

steering rack flexing in rubber mounting bushes exhaust corroded various steering and suspension bushes cracking slight oil leak coil springs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2007 146,895 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 146,894 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Park brake travel high/ Small cracks in windscreen/ play in osf wheel bearing/ borderline play in steering rack knuckles/ exhaust heavily corroded

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

front tyres wearing low/ brake hoses perished & cracking/ surface corrosion to various brake pipes/ perishing& cracking to suspension bushes/ 3 wheel trims missing/ os headlamp wiper damaged/ nsr outer sidelight inoperative

Pass 23 Nov 2006 129,670 miles

play in steering rack. †slight p[lay in rear anti-roll bar mountings. †oil leaks. †brake pipes corroded.

Pass 12 Nov 2005 108,031 miles

both rear tyres worn uneven .n/s worn low

brake pipes to rear flexi's corroded

slight play in o/s steering rack knuckle

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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P645 RBF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P645 RBF, 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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P645 RBF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 January 1997.

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