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R376 YRP

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

129,980 mi
Last recorded129,980 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR376 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2014 129,980 miles

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

Front shock absorbers slightly damp with oil

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside screenwasher partially blocked

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jun 2014 129,980 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front shock absorbers slightly damp with oil

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside screenwasher partially blocked

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,202 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades have split ends.

n/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

o/s/f wheel bearing is noisey ?

o/s/r brake very slight binding

o/s/r footbrake slightly low force.

rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Fail 29 Nov 2012 125,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front wiper blades have split ends.

n/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

o/s/f wheel bearing is noisey ?

o/s/r brake very slight binding

o/s/r footbrake slightly low force.

rear number plate starting to deteriate.

Pass 29 Nov 2011 119,340 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2011 119,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 113,356 miles

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

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

front brakes out of balance=50kg=25%.o/s/f brake leads.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise.

Fail 27 Nov 2010 113,315 miles

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

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

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

front brakes out of balance=50kg=25%.o/s/f brake leads.

o/s/f wheel bearing has slight noise.

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,642 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wiper blades split and need replacing

brake tests indicate all brakes need attention/servicing

nearside front brake starting to bind

possible drive shaft CV joint or wheel bearing noise on offside front ???

Fail 25 Nov 2009 107,638 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both wiper blades split and need replacing

brake tests indicate all brakes need attention/servicing

nearside front brake starting to bind

offside rear inner tail light not working

possible drive shaft CV joint or wheel bearing noise on offside front ???

Fail 22 Nov 2008 102,105 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 102,105 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)

n/s/r handbrake slightly low force.

Pass 27 Nov 2007 96,292 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

possible noise from offside front wheel bearings

Fail 27 Nov 2007 96,292 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

possible noise from offside front wheel bearings

Pass 20 Nov 2006 90,908 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 90,894 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 83,865 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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R376 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 R376 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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R376 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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