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R119 XVG

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

183,527 mi
Last recorded183,527 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR119 XVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 183,527 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

bothside rear trailing arm bush significant amount of play - marginal pass should replace.

bothside rear tyres inner shoulder badly worn marginal pass.

nearside front brake pads worn very thin- marginal pass.

nearside front track rod end significant amount of play, marginal pass.

offside front head lamp adjust not working.

rear exhaust at joint leak small amount of gas.

Pass 4 Oct 2011 172,057 miles

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

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

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

bothside front wiper ,should be replaced.

nearside front brake binding slightly.

nearside head lamp light output poor. marginal pass.

offside head lamp light output poor ,and pattern not very defined.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 159,512 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 159,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 146,880 miles

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

n/s/f+n/s/r side marker lights not working

Fail 7 Jul 2009 146,880 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)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

n/s/f+n/s/r side marker lights not working

Pass 3 Jul 2008 131,548 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 131,548 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Jun 2007 115,117 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 115,117 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 99,986 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2006 99,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R119 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R119 XVG, 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 R119 XVG registered?

R119 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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