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R228 YBW

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

153,292 mi
Last recorded153,292 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR228 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2012 153,292 miles

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

oil leak

Fail 18 Apr 2012 153,292 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2011 147,868 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2011 147,863 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 141,586 miles

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

engine oil leaks

monitor tyre wear near side rear

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Fail 26 Apr 2010 141,586 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

engine oil leaks

monitor tyre wear near side rear

rear brake pipes slightly rusty

Pass 23 Apr 2009 136,514 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 130,191 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 124,039 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 116,672 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside rear tyer warn uneven

oil leak

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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R228 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R228 YBW, 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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R228 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 1997.

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