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R374 BAU

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

111,001 mi
Last recorded111,001 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 BAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2015 111,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 110,946 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 101,873 miles

Bonnet damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F top suspension mount noisy and jumping

Rear brake pads not in full contact with discs

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2014 101,817 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Bonnet damaged

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake discs heavily corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 5 Aug 2013 94,512 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2013 94,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2012 86,251 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 79,744 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 79,741 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 73,762 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 26 Jul 2010 73,762 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 27 Jul 2009 62,360 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 62,356 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 52,745 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres very worn on inner edges and will require replacing soon

coolant level low

o/s + n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers starting to smear

Fail 24 Jul 2008 52,744 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all front brake pads wearing thin

both front tyres very worn on inner edges and will require replacing soon

coolant level low

o/s + n/s rear tyres wearing on inner edges

wipers starting to smear

Pass 27 Jul 2007 41,682 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 41,682 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f anti-roll bar link upper joint gaiter split

n/s/f headlamp wiper blade split

rear wiper torn

Pass 17 Jul 2006 37,559 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2006 37,559 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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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R374 BAU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 R374 BAU, 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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R374 BAU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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