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R132 YDX

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

99,453 mi
Last recorded99,453 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR132 YDX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2020 99,453 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front bumper corner has tape on a hole

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 79,844 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 79,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 62,676 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 62,062 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 60,229 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 59,050 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 59,002 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

front fog lights not working

Pass 26 Mar 2014 57,953 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 55,568 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Apr 2012 54,082 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 50,313 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 50,307 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 47,263 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 43,405 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 40,089 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2008 40,089 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 39,069 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 37,221 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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R132 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R132 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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What year was R132 YDX registered?

R132 YDX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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