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R343 DGX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

98,708 mi
Last recorded98,708 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2022 98,708 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,030 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2021 95,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 91,746 miles

1 Front exhaust mounting rubber slightly cracking.

Battery secured by a cable tie.

Both front side lamps have a tinge of blue.

Both front windscreen wiper blades do not clear the screen very well.

Both rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly cracking.

Hazard lights switch intermittently faulty.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp wiper arm and blade missing.

Offside Rear Jacking sill has been bent.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front trailing arm bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oily misting around gearbox area.

Tail gate struts no longer support the weight of the tailgate.

Undertray damaged and slightly hanging down from 1 corner.

Pass 8 Jul 2019 89,441 miles

Offside Front tyre got cracks in tread,not to excess

Offside head lamp washer arm missing

Fail 1 Jul 2019 89,380 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre got cracks in tread,not to excess

Offside head lamp washer arm missing

both outer side lights not working

centre exhaust rubber mounting broken,system still supported

head lamp switch faulty

Pass 17 Jul 2018 86,610 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 83,083 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,176 miles

Both rear axle front swing arm bushes getting soft and deteriorating, not to excess at present

Fuel pipe corroded near fuel filter, still okay at present

Offside Front shock absorber has damp stains, no visible leaks at present

both front side repeaters loosing colour, still okay at present

both front wiper blades smeary and deteriorated, just acceptable at present

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking, still okay at present

offside chassis rail rusty, not to excess at present

Fail 9 Jul 2016 79,142 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle offside grabs earlier (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Both rear axle front swing arm bushes getting soft and deteriorating, not to excess at present

Fuel pipe corroded near fuel filter, still okay at present

Offside Front shock absorber has damp stains, no visible leaks at present

both front side repeaters loosing colour, still okay at present

both front wiper blades smeary and deteriorated, just acceptable at present

exhaust mounting rubbers cracking, still okay at present

offside chassis rail rusty, not to excess at present

Pass 14 Jul 2015 73,880 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 73,880 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

front tyres got fine cracks in tread & sidewalls and are down to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2014 71,217 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 68,614 miles

front tyres worn on inside edges

frony tyres perished

Pass 21 Jun 2012 65,441 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 65,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

battery insecure

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 63,366 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 63,366 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 61,846 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 61,846 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 May 2009 59,438 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 55,841 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 55,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 46,691 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 38,292 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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R343 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R343 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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R343 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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