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R310 VYB

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,857 mi
Last recorded103,857 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 VYB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,857 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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 5 Sep 2012 99,985 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2012 99,978 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 96,854 miles

Car struggled with emissions test due to slight exhaust leak.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside wiper is starting to split

Rear tyres are wearing on edges.

Pass 29 Sep 2010 93,032 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 93,028 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,848 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 82,520 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 78,190 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 78,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 73,017 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2005 66,613 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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R310 VYB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R310 VYB, 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 R310 VYB registered?

R310 VYB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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