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R341 MJU

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,700 mi
Last recorded112,700 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR341 MJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2011 112,700 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both front brake pipes previously greased

corrosion to exhaust

corrosion to o/s/r chssis rail around upper control arm mount

front indicators and repeaters fading colour

headlamp adjusters broken + headlamp beam patterns getting very weak

headlight switch faulty

o/s/r lower control arm outer bush worn

rear control arm upper inner bushes heavily perished/worn

slight perishing to tyres

window screen delaminating

Pass 21 Oct 2010 108,202 miles

condensation in n/s/f headlight - beam pattern weakening

corroison to exhaust

corrosion starting to o/s/r wheel arch

front brake pipes starting to corrode - previously greased

rear control arms bushes perishing

windscreen delaminating

Fail 21 Oct 2010 108,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

condensation in n/s/f headlight - beam pattern weakening

corroison to exhaust

corrosion starting to o/s/r wheel arch

front brake pipes starting to corrode - previously greased

rear control arms bushes perishing

windscreen delaminating

Pass 5 Nov 2009 104,046 miles

corrosion to exhaust

front indicators fading colour

headlight beam patterns weaking

windscreen delaminating

Fail 5 Nov 2009 104,046 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

corrosion to exhaust

front indicators fading colour

headlight beam patterns weaking

windscreen delaminating

Pass 12 Nov 2008 99,370 miles

both repeaters fading

exhaust middle to rear section flanges corroded and weak

front windscreen delaminating at edges

nearside headlamp condensated beam pattern weak

offside front brake hose perishing

slight judder both front foot brakes

Pass 21 Nov 2007

both rear indacators fading

headlight beam pattern weakening

n/s/f wishbone back bush deteriorating

Fail 14 Nov 2007 95,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

both rear indicators fading

headlamp beam patterns weakening

nearside front wishbone back bush starting to deteriorate

Pass 17 Nov 2006 90,308 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 90,308 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

condensation in both headlamps.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 85,547 miles

condensation in headlamps

rear trailing arrms front bushes seperating

some brake pipes previously greased

some offside front brake judder

tyres edges wearing

windscreen edge de-laminating

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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R341 MJU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R341 MJU, 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 R341 MJU registered?

R341 MJU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 1997.

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