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R365 YRP

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

120,000 mi
Last recorded120,000 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR365 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2013 120,000 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 120,000 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 113,060 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 113,060 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 111,481 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Both rear discs in a poor condition

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,421 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2011 108,421 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s sill becoming corroded

Pass 16 Mar 2010 103,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 92,822 miles

Both front tyres starting to crack on tread

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,462 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2006 56,380 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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R365 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R365 YRP, 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 R365 YRP registered?

R365 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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