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R122 VEV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

130,006 mi
Last recorded130,006 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR122 VEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2021 130,006 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Exposed sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Clutch anti-slip loose

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Sill covers. Unable to assess all prescribed areas

Pass 5 Jun 2020 124,532 miles

Clutch pedal antislip incomplete

Nearside Front Fog light detached and inside bumper

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 May 2020 124,525 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Towbar attachment insecure (6.1.6 (c) (i))

Front Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch pedal antislip incomplete

Nearside Front Fog light detached and inside bumper

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/55R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 May 2019 119,562 miles

Clutch antislip damaged

Nearside Front Fog light detached

Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Fail 29 Apr 2019 119,510 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Undertray likely to become detached Sill cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Clutch antislip damaged

Nearside Front Fog light detached

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sill covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Pass 20 Apr 2018 113,437 miles

Clutch pedal antislip worn

Pass 26 Apr 2017 107,038 miles

Nearside Front Fog light detached - Laying inside bumper

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area

Offside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 107,038 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Fog light detached - Laying inside bumper

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area

Offside Rear Tyre has Cracking / Perishing to tread area

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 4 Apr 2016 104,998 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2015 104,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust very rusty

Pass 3 Apr 2014 102,813 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 100,119 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 96,894 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 93,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2011 93,952 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2010 90,614 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 90,614 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 87,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

The n/s/f inner drive shaft gaiter has a slight leak.

Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,268 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2007 81,769 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 75,927 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2005 69,094 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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R122 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R122 VEV, 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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R122 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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