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R305 YBW

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

167,807 mi
Last recorded167,807 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR305 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 167,807 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 May 2023 160,606 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 154,010 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2022 154,004 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 148,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 142,944 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 136,025 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 131,188 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 127,222 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2017 127,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 125,414 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished on side wall

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 124,288 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 122,390 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2013 120,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 120,759 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2012 119,272 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 116,538 miles

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

Near side rear child seat fiited , unable to check belt

Pass 9 Jan 2010 112,410 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,291 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2008 107,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2008 100,759 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 94,285 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 86,794 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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R305 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 R305 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 R305 YBW registered?

R305 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 December 1997.

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