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R295 RBD

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,690 mi
Last recorded118,690 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR295 RBD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Aug 2022 118,690 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2021 116,305 miles

all discs and pads borderline worn

front no platr damaged,nearside front headlamp damaged

offside tyre front worn on inner edges

reartrailing arm bushes perished,rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2021 116,305 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all discs and pads borderline worn

front no platr damaged,nearside front headlamp damaged

offside tyre front worn on inner edges

reartrailing arm bushes perished,rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2020 113,354 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front registration plate damaged

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 110,813 miles

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2019 110,813 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

off side front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2018 107,907 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 107,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 103,868 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2016 98,033 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both rear brake disc scord

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Fail 16 Jul 2016 98,033 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

both rear brake disc scord

n/s/f tyre wearing low inner edge

Pass 20 Jul 2015 88,872 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp lens chipped

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Fail 20 Jul 2015 88,872 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside headlamp lens chipped

offside front tyre cut on sidewall

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,963 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on exhaust

wipers smearing

Fail 28 Jul 2014 75,963 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

general corrosion on exhaust

wipers smearing

Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,684 miles

both rear tyres age cracking and have cuts

exhaust corroded

play in n/s/f drop link

slight play in both front lower ball joints

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 27 Jul 2012 50,337 miles

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

age cracking and cuts to rear tyres both

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 27 Jul 2012 50,337 miles

age cracking and cuts to rear tyres both

exhaust corroded

sills covered

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 26 Jul 2011 47,956 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,718 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 42,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,519 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 37,467 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,347 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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R295 RBD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R295 RBD, 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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R295 RBD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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