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P837 RVG

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,802 mi
Last recorded91,802 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP837 RVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2018 91,802 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2018 91,762 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak engine/gearbox area ()

Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.2.6)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 90,921 miles

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

both rear wheel arches & outer sills corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 89,697 miles

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

Front windscreen delaminating on edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both wheel arches (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 87,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 86,631 miles

Front brakes slightly out of balance (15%).

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 84,630 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

front screen going white around edges

n/s/r seat-belt stalk button missing

Pass 27 Mar 2012 82,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

both front head-lights dull on output

both front wiper blades slightly smearing screen

front number plate cracked in places

front wind screen going white around edges

full inspection of vehicle prevented by fitting of sill trims

n/s/r seat belt stalk button cover missing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 80,526 miles

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

both o/s rear light clusters cracked

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front screen has stone chips outside swept area

n/s/r seat belt stalk release button cover missing (works ok)

rear number plate faded (can read ok)

Fail 29 Mar 2010 77,886 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates dis-colouring+front cracked

n/s/r seat belt stalk button missing,but working ok!

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaping

slight dampness around gearbox area

Pass 29 Mar 2010 77,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates dis-colouring+front cracked

n/s/r seat belt stalk button missing,but working ok!

n/s/r tyre slightly mis-shaping

slight dampness around gearbox area

Pass 31 Mar 2009 75,293 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates starting to dis-colour

n/s/r seat-belt stalk button cover missing

n/s/r tyre slightly going out of shape

o/s/r bumper marker broken+n/w and n/s/f water ingressed

slight dampness around gearbox drive seals

Fail 31 Mar 2009 75,293 miles

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

Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both number plates starting to dis-colour

n/s/r seat-belt stalk button cover missing

n/s/r tyre slightly going out of shape

o/s/r bumper marker broken+n/w and n/s/f water ingressed

slight dampness around gearbox drive seals

Pass 6 Mar 2008 70,740 miles

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

n/s/r seat belt stalk release button top missing (works ok)

o/s driveshaft oil seal slightly leaking

rear number plate fading (can read ok)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 66,785 miles

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r seat belt release button top missing

o/s/r handbrake cable semi siezed

rear number plate fading (can read ok)

Fail 29 Mar 2007 66,785 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

n/s/r seat belt buckle release button top missing (releases ok)

o/s/r handbrake cable semi siezed

rear number plate fading (can read ok)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 62,411 miles

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)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked (can read ok & secure)

o/s/r outer light cluster cracked

o/s/r tyre on 4mm

rear number plate fading (can read 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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P837 RVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 P837 RVG, 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 P837 RVG registered?

P837 RVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 April 1997.

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