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R288 ECG

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

131,770 mi
Last recorded131,770 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 ECG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2013 131,770 miles

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Several small chips to windscreen

Fail 15 Apr 2013 131,770 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside and nearside rear brake back plates corroded

Several small chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Apr 2012 129,136 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 125,939 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Fail 25 Mar 2011 125,939 miles

Centre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

Pass 23 Apr 2010 124,113 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

corrosion to rear offside and nearside chassis

oil leak [gearbox]

Pass 20 Apr 2009 121,922 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

play offside steering rack

Fail 20 Apr 2009 121,922 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

play offside steering rack

Pass 23 Apr 2008 70,883 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 118,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2008 118,551 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2007 105,991 miles

Child seat attached to o/s/r belt.

Wear in steering rack o/s ti-rod inner joint.

Pass 3 Jan 2006 96,510 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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R288 ECG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R288 ECG, 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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R288 ECG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R288 ECG safe to buy?

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