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R293 CMJ

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

159,929 mi
Last recorded159,929 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 CMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 159,929 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion around fuel cap

Fail 2 Jul 2013 159,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 156,750 miles

rear brake discs heavily pitted with rust

Fail 14 Jun 2012 156,750 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake discs heavily pitted with rust

Pass 18 May 2011 147,116 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2010 138,355 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Fail 20 May 2010 138,355 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Battery insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2007 131,003 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc is slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm,worn uneven and perished

o/s/r brake disc is slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre is on 2mm,worn uneven and perished

Fail 9 Nov 2007 130,811 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/r brake disc is slightly corroded

n/s/r tyre is on 2mm,worn uneven and perished

o/s/r brake disc is slightly corroded

o/s/r tyre is on 2mm,worn uneven and perished

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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R293 CMJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R293 CMJ, 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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R293 CMJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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