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R164 TKP

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

188,075 mi
Last recorded188,075 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR164 TKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 188,075 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 187,977 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 177,679 miles

both rear tyres worn low

Fail 23 Jun 2010 177,676 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn low

Pass 22 Sep 2009 174,447 miles

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside head lamp lense cracked

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear exhaust cporroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight knoc king on steering

slight play in steering arms

Fail 22 Sep 2009 174,443 miles

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

fog lamp tell tale lamp

hand brake travel

most metal brake pipes corroding

nearside head lamp lense cracked

nearside rear tyre worn low

rear exhaust cporroding

rear trailing arm bushes perishing

slight knoc king on steering

slight play in steering arms

Fail 15 Sep 2008 161,724 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 161,724 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 148,988 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 137,631 miles

Both wipers replaced, †washers re-connected

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 128,294 miles

Front disc rotors worn. †Exaust rusty. †Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn.

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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R164 TKP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R164 TKP, 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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R164 TKP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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