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R332 VPU

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,264 mi
Last recorded56,264 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Fail 20 Sep 2024 56,264 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear, (ABS unit to join), corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both front to rear brake pipes,(sections at fuel tank). (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Brake pipe slightly damaged Both front to rear brake pipes, (sections at fuel tank), chafed in multiple places. (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Light scratching to nearside of windscreen.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn bald on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged Both front valves. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 53,374 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Both rear brake pipes slightly damaged and chafed in several places (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms, front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 50,320 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, chafed in two places. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, chafed in several places. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 50,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, chafed in two places. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, chafed in several places. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 45,473 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, chafing in two places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Brake pipe slightly damaged front to rear, chafing in several places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 39,623 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2020 39,621 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 34,262 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 34,257 miles

Front Outer Side repeater incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 28,197 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2017 27,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 25,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 24,313 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 22,948 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 21,552 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 21,552 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,254 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 20,251 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

unable to see clearly brake pad condition.

Pass 29 Jun 2011 19,204 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 18,101 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 16,867 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2008 15,404 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 13,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 10,793 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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R332 VPU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R332 VPU, 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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R332 VPU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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