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R171 HGK

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2024
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

130,014 mi
Last recorded130,014 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2023
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR171 HGK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2023 130,014 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Mar 2023 130,014 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust holed in two places (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Feb 2022 127,396 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 125,368 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 122,295 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust is rusty

Fail 2 Mar 2020 122,294 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 27 Feb 2019 117,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged on nearside lower corner (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead-rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with slice across tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front driveshaft outer cv boots perishing

both rear tyre treads low on inner edges and perishing

exhaust system corroded

Fail 27 Feb 2019 117,913 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged on nearside lower corner (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bead-rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing with slice across tread not deep enough to reach cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front driveshaft outer cv boots perishing

both rear tyre treads low on inner edges and perishing

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2018 115,638 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 115,638 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 112,679 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 105,537 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 101,418 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 99,127 miles

widscreen washers poor.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 96,851 miles

rear exhaust joint area weak

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,851 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

rear exhaust joint area weak

Pass 26 Aug 2011 94,153 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 94,151 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 92,189 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 92,186 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 90,196 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 26 Aug 2009 90,117 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 19 Aug 2008 87,080 miles

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

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

engine under tray loose & damaged

slight condensation in o/s head light unit

Fail 19 Aug 2008 87,079 miles

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

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

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

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

engine under tray loose & damaged

slight condensation in o/s head light unit

Pass 30 Aug 2007 84,421 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 84,421 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Anti slip provision on brake pedal nearly worn through.

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 79,433 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 79,433 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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R171 HGK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 R171 HGK, 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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R171 HGK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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