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R303 YBW

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,942 mi
Last recorded131,942 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 131,942 miles

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Road wheel tyre ring butting but not displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015
Pass 30 Jan 2014 70,436 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2012 68,654 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,839 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 64,432 miles

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

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

n/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 64,432 miles

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

n/s/r door cannot be opened from inside or outside.

Pass 4 Mar 2010 63,403 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 63,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 63,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 14 Jan 2010 63,209 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 60,837 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2009 60,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2008 57,532 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2008 57,532 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

left hand rear door doesn't open from inside or outside

rear brake pads low

Pass 13 Jan 2007 53,460 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2007 53,460 miles

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

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

CAT CONVERTER AND REAR BOX RATTLE INTERNALY

NEARSIDE FRONT SIDE MARKER NOT WORKING

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR DOES NOT OPEN FROM INSIDE OR OUT

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

OFFSIDE FRONT HEADLAMP WIPER STUCK IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS DAMAGE TO INNER WALL

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

Pass 22 Dec 2005 48,916 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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R303 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R303 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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What year was R303 YBW registered?

R303 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 December 1997.

Is R303 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 YBW shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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