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R129 YDX

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2021
Tests28 (15 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate53.6%

Mileage

188,216 mi
Last recorded188,216 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 YDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 13 fail
Fail 21 Sep 2021 188,216 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Won’t adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Accident damage to Nearside

Exhaust system blow at rear

Fuel filter heavily corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil level low

Rear number plate deteriorated

Rear suspension bushes excessively worn

Rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2020 186,574 miles

Sill covers fitted

Under body corrosion detected

All indicators are slightly white

Body damage present

Fuel filter corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Rear shockers corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2020 186,572 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

All indicators are slightly white

Body damage present

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brakes slightly fluctuating

Rear shockers corroded

Rear suspension corroded

Sill covers fitted

Under body corrosion detected

Pass 12 Apr 2019 183,664 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear side marker not working

Fail 5 Apr 2019 183,647 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front side marker not working

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear side marker not working

Pass 20 Apr 2018 181,449 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded at rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside SILL COVER LOOSE

Offside Rear Outer SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 181,426 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 PERISHING

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

Nearside SILL COVER LOOSE

Offside Front TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Offside Rear Outer SIDE LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 176,923 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2017 176,983 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 170,962 miles

oil leak. surface corrosion over chassis and floor pans.

Fail 6 Apr 2016 170,960 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

n/s/r outer sidelight not working.

oil leak. surface corrosion over chassis and floor pans.

Pass 10 Apr 2015 166,492 miles

rear floor and chassis corroded.

Fail 10 Apr 2015 166,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear floor and chassis corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2014 163,216 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 163,216 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 159,037 miles

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

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

fuel filter corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2013 159,037 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filter corroded

offside resr inner side light inop

rear boot struts weak

Pass 20 Apr 2012 155,193 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)

poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

Fail 18 Apr 2012 155,193 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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)

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

poor beam pattern on nearside headlamp

Pass 21 Apr 2011 153,169 miles

front brake discs corroded slightly

Fail 19 Apr 2011 153,169 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

front brake discs corroded slightly

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 22 Apr 2010 151,131 miles

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 15 Apr 2010 151,131 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2009 149,478 miles

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2009 149,478 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 147,153 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 142,980 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 139,013 miles

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

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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R129 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.6%.

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 R129 YDX, 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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R129 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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