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R199 FBM

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

102,202 mi
Last recorded102,202 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 FBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2012 102,202 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 102,202 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 102,202 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 102,202 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front washer jet to n/s inner + o/s outer goes over the roof of this car

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 102,203 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 6 Aug 2010 102,203 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2009 93,065 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 92,947 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 80,992 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 75,040 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 72,328 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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R199 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc 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 R199 FBM, 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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R199 FBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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