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R235 VNN

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

76,851 mi
Last recorded76,851 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 VNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 76,851 miles

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Fail 17 Dec 2018 76,851 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

offside front brake pipe corroded

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 27 Dec 2017 75,770 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged N/S mirror glass cracked ()

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

Pass 28 Dec 2016 74,494 miles

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

battery lose in housing

slight damage to rear of n/s outer sill

Fail 28 Dec 2016 74,494 miles

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

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

battery lose in housing

slight damage to rear of n/s outer sill

Pass 29 Dec 2015 73,098 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Dec 2015 73,098 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 72,056 miles

advise staining to rear number plate

advise to wheel nuts fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2013 70,939 miles

both front tyres wearing low

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 23 Dec 2013 70,939 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside front wiper split

rear number plate starting to seperate

Fail 19 Dec 2012 68,858 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

anti roll bar link bushes perrishing but no play rears

Pass 19 Dec 2012 68,858 miles

anti roll bar link bushes perrishing but no play rears

Fail 8 Dec 2011 66,081 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise exhaust centre silencer starting to corrode

advise nearside front head light aim on highest limit

advise nearside front wiper split

Pass 8 Dec 2011 66,081 miles

advise exhaust centre silencer starting to corrode

advise nearside front head light aim on highest limit

advise nearside front wiper split

Pass 15 Dec 2010 64,138 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 64,138 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 62,073 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 62,073 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Dec 2008 59,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2008 59,579 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 56,692 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 56,692 miles

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

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

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

headlamp aim not checked because lights not working

Pass 13 Dec 2006 54,050 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2005 51,029 miles

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

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

damp patch under brake master cylinder reservoire could be brake fluid but level o/k

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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R235 VNN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R235 VNN, 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 R235 VNN registered?

R235 VNN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 December 1997.

Is R235 VNN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R235 VNN shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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