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R114 FBM

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2015
Tests18 (9 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,028 mi
Last recorded149,028 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 FBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2015 149,028 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2015 148,928 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 142,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Fail 16 Dec 2013 142,564 miles

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 136,483 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

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

Fail 9 Jan 2013 136,469 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 131,036 miles

Exhaust corroded

Gearbox oily

N/S/F flexi hose starting to crack

Pass 4 Jan 2011 124,943 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

nearside wiper blade split

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 4 Jan 2011 124,943 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

nearside steering rack gaiter damp

nearside wiper blade split

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 11 Jan 2010 116,404 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 116,362 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 107,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rack end slight play

Fail 12 Jan 2009 107,756 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

front tyres worn on inner edges

long travel on handbrake

nearside rack end slight play

Fail 15 Feb 2008 104,858 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack and track rod ends

Pass 15 Feb 2008 104,858 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

slight play in steering rack and track rod ends

Pass 13 Feb 2007 101,437 miles

as per mot test number 642044247018

Fail 13 Feb 2007 101,437 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

some damage to n/s/front tyre sidewall

Pass 14 Jan 2006 94,775 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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R114 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R114 FBM, 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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R114 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 1997.

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