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R379 VKL

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests24 (13 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate54.2%

Mileage

154,710 mi
Last recorded154,710 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR379 VKL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 154,710 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 148,119 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2019 148,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint cat to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Outline marker lamp not working marker light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trail arm bushes front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision wont attach to lock (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 139,304 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 139,299 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear sections of both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 139,209 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

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

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

Offside front (drivers) seat belt latch release button damaged

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Rear shock absorbers outer casings Heavily corroded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Fail 14 Dec 2017 139,140 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Center joint (7.1.2)

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge and perished

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

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

Offside front (drivers) seat belt latch release button damaged

Offside front steering arm/tie rod has play in the inner joint

Parking brake efficiency 17%

Rear brake discs pitted

Rear shock absorbers outer casings Heavily corroded

Rear wiper deteriorated

Windscreen damaged outside swept area

Pass 21 Oct 2016 131,693 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT - centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front - rear @ rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded - close to excess

offside rear tyre worn close to limit - flat spots on inner edge

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

Fail 12 Oct 2016 131,597 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CAT - centre pipe joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

both front - rear @ rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded - close to excess

nail nearside front tyre

offside rear tyre worn close to limit - flat spots on inner edge

slight corrosion front metal brake pipes

Pass 20 Oct 2015 124,740 miles

front brake pipes corroding

rear pads low

Fail 15 Oct 2015 124,731 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake pipes corroding

rear pads low

Pass 22 May 2014 116,478 miles

both front side lights dim

column switches loose

font indicators amber colour fadding

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

windscreen scratched

Fail 9 May 2014 116,313 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

both front side lights dim

column switches loose

font indicators amber colour fadding

various metal brake pipes becomming corrodded

windscreen scratched

Pass 18 Feb 2013 110,745 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 110,738 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,235 miles

Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 108,235 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Front & rear brake discs heavily corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2010 107,469 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 107,469 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 99,034 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 99,034 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2008 89,365 miles

rear number plate faded.

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 81,790 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 72,688 miles

Nearside Rear 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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R379 VKL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.2%.

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 R379 VKL, 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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R379 VKL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 1997.

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