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R366 XDM

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

62,550 mi
Last recorded62,550 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR366 XDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 62,550 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath inc brake lines rusty (6.1.B.2)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 62,550 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion underneath inc brake lines rusty (6.1.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 62,033 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 61,382 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 60,136 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 60,126 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2013 56,706 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 56,067 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,172 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 53,806 miles

Brake pipes corroded/pitted

Corroded front panle

Crack in front number plate

Cracking in N/S/F Tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,066 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 52,064 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 50,574 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 50,562 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 49,162 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 48,055 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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R366 XDM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R366 XDM, 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 R366 XDM registered?

R366 XDM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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