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R114 KKO

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,868 mi
Last recorded107,868 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 KKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2010 107,868 miles

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 Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 107,868 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 99,114 miles

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 3 Apr 2009 99,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Apr 2008 90,313 miles

both front tyres well worn and close to limit on inner edges 205/50/15

both rear steel brake pipes corroded in wheel arches

rear suspension arm bushes well worn possibly causing uneven tyre wear and knocking noises

Fail 3 Apr 2008 90,281 miles

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

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

both front tyres well worn and close to limit on inner edges 205/50/15

both rear steel brake pipes corroded in wheel arches

o/s/r tyre badly worn to limit on inside edge

rear suspension arm bushes well worn possibly causing uneven tyre wear and knocking noises

Pass 5 Apr 2007 82,950 miles

N/s/r tyre worn unevenly

Rear steel brake pipes corroded

Rear suspension bushes worn and have play

Fail 4 Apr 2007 82,950 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r tyre well worn and unevenly worn

rear steel brake pipes corroded

rear suspension bushes worn and have play

Pass 7 Apr 2006 76,289 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 76,289 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front brake pads appear well worn

o/s/f bottom ball joint worn

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 KKO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 KKO, 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 KKO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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