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R364 GCL

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

131,836 mi
Last recorded131,836 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR364 GCL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2014 131,836 miles

Slight exhaust blow at centre joint.

Fail 18 Aug 2014 131,835 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Slight exhaust blow at centre joint.

Pass 13 Aug 2013 130,949 miles

1. Slight damage to nearside front inner wheel rim. 2. Nearside rear tyre becoming perished. 3. Offside outer sill becoming corroded, small hole at rear.

Pass 16 Aug 2012 130,222 miles

1/ slight uneven tread wear on both rear tyres 2/ n/s rear tyre becoming perished

Pass 4 Aug 2011 128,640 miles

1. Both front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 128,640 miles

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

1. Both front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125,867 miles

1. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 2. Rear exhaust silencer becoming corroded. 3. Both rear brake discs becoming badly corroded. 4. Both rear tyres earing on inside edges.

Pass 4 Aug 2009 112,517 miles

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

n/s/r side postion lamp not working

o/s/front side postion lamp incomplete

Fail 31 Jul 2009 112,517 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

n/s/r side postion lamp not working

o/s/front side postion lamp incomplete

Pass 21 Jul 2008 97,440 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 97,301 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2008 97,158 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 89,253 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 81,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

customer advised that as two new lower suspension arms have been fitted they should get the vehicles trackin checked to ensure even tyre wear

most steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present although they have fresh grease coating present

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Pass 31 Jul 2006 81,856 miles

customer advised that as two new lower suspension arms have been fitted they should get the vehicles trackin checked to ensure even tyre wear

most steel brake pipes have surface corrosion present although they have fresh grease coating present

o/s/f fog lamp lens cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2006 81,480 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

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

o/s/f fog lamp lens broken

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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R364 GCL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 R364 GCL, 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 R364 GCL registered?

R364 GCL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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