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R384 YRP

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

170,471 mi
Last recorded170,471 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR384 YRP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2012 170,471 miles

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

both rear discs corroding

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

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2012 170,470 miles

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

rear exhaust joint badly corroded

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

both rear discs corroding

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 169,843 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear tie bar bushes splitting

offside front cv boot small end slightly loose

surface rust on brake pipes

underside rusty

Pass 31 Aug 2010 168,612 miles

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

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

both front discs worn

Fail 31 Aug 2010 168,611 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

both front discs worn

Pass 17 Aug 2009 167,370 miles

rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 14 Aug 2009 167,353 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

damp in o/s head light

rear discs slightly pitted

Pass 11 Aug 2008 166,933 miles

fuel pipes rusty

rattle from cat

slight play from rack

steel brake pipes front and rear slightly rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2008 166,933 miles

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

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes rusty

rattle from cat

slight play from rack

steel brake pipes front and rear slightly rusty

Pass 13 Aug 2007 165,551 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 165,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 160,761 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 160,761 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 156,461 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 156,461 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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R384 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R384 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 R384 YRP registered?

R384 YRP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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