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R142 DGE

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2015
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

103,604 mi
Last recorded103,604 miles
Recorded on22 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 May 2014 103,604 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2014 103,604 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 98,710 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Fail 24 Sep 2012 98,710 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

offside front tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Pass 3 Oct 2011 96,854 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 96,694 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 92,454 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 92,454 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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R142 DGE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R142 DGE, 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 R142 DGE registered?

R142 DGE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 October 1997.

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