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R331 DGX

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,930 mi
Last recorded95,930 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR331 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2014 95,930 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 95,930 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 91,809 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 91,809 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2012 88,116 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

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

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

offside rear tyre has low pressure.

Pass 8 Mar 2012 88,116 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to reach the cords.

offside rear tyre has low pressure.

Pass 8 Mar 2011 83,322 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate could be better

rear number plate could be better

Fail 8 Mar 2011 83,320 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate could be better

rear number plate could be better

Pass 9 Mar 2010 78,046 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

foot brake travel could be better

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,073 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre outter wall damaged but no cords showing

Fail 3 Mar 2009 74,073 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S/F tyre outter wall damaged but no cords showing

Pass 5 Mar 2008 68,125 miles

cannot lock bonnet

Fail 5 Mar 2008 68,125 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

cannot lock bonnet

Pass 7 Nov 2006 62,909 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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R331 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R331 DGX, 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 R331 DGX registered?

R331 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R331 DGX safe to buy?

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