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R140 GAT

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

104,841 mi
Last recorded104,841 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR140 GAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2013 104,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

windscreen cracked but does not obscure drivers vision

Pass 22 Sep 2012 103,269 miles

n/s/r tyre cracking at inner shoulder

Pass 25 May 2011 100,511 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 94,373 miles

emissions just passed on co at fast idle and at idle suspect catalytic converter breaking down.

exhaust at rear section joint corroded.

near and offside rear suspension arm rubber insert slack movement.

nearside steering rack slight slack.

offside front bumper insecure.

offside lower gaurd insecure.

suspect rear shockabsorbers weak no evidence on bounce check knocking when going over bump.

Fail 8 May 2010 94,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

emissions just passed on co at fast idle and at idle suspect catalytic converter breaking down.

exhaust at rear section joint corroded.

near and offside rear suspension arm rubber insert slack movement.

nearside and offside front pads 75-80% worn.

nearside and offside rear pads 80-85% worn.

nearside steering rack slight slack.

offside front bumper insecure.

offside front indicator lens cover missing.

offside lower gaurd insecure.

Pass 9 May 2009 88,433 miles

Offside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Fail 30 Apr 2009 88,433 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside front indicator lamp lens damaged

Offside front wiper blade split on the edges

Offside rear outer side light not working

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Sticker stuck on rear number plate

Pass 16 Apr 2008 76,157 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2007 66,184 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2007 66,184 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 61,530 miles

Slight play in nearside and offside front steering rack mechanism

Fail 9 Jun 2006 61,530 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Slight play in near and offside front steering rack mecanism

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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R140 GAT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc 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 R140 GAT, 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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R140 GAT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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