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R336 YBW

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,008 mi
Last recorded70,008 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR336 YBW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 70,008 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside rear inner and outer side light dim

Nearside rear inner lamp cracked & Offside rear outer lamp cracked

Offside front side marker lamp broken

Offside outer sidelight not working

Fail 8 Feb 2017 70,008 miles

Front number plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside rear inner and outer side light dim

Nearside rear inner lamp cracked & Offside rear outer lamp cracked

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside front side marker lamp broken

Offside outer sidelight not working

Pass 25 Jan 2016 63,369 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2015 63,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 63,020 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 61,842 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 61,842 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2013 61,285 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Feb 2012 60,625 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 59,666 miles

both front discs wron

Fail 28 Jan 2011 59,666 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 58,090 miles

advise both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.advise replacement asap.no cords visible at time of test.

advise offside front marker light lens incomplete

Pass 23 Jan 2009 56,585 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 54,867 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 51,625 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 51,625 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 44,986 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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R336 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple 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 R336 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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R336 YBW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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