MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,049 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Boot not closing correctly
Brake fluid warning light flashing on during test.
Bumpers and body work edges taped up.
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Movement in front and rear roll bar links and rubbers.
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Corrosion on both inner body sills.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and side repeaters faded.
Heavy knock on rear suspension and suspension bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Corrosion on both inner body sills.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front and side repeaters faded.
Heavy knock on rear suspension and suspension bushes deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Slight signs of leak from n/s inner drive-shaft gaitor.
n/s/r light lens damaged. o/s/r door seal loose. o/s/r bumper damaged... Front exhaust deteriorated.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
All brakes noisy on test
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front exhaust deteriorated
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear suspension arm bushes on both sides deteriorated.
n/s/r side light lens damaged,just acc..
o/s/r bumper damaged.
o/s/r door seal loose.
NOTE ..very heavy knock on rear suspension,unable to pin-point...Req att..
Rear bumper damaged and o/s/f under cover..
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
NOTE ..very heavy knock on rear suspension,unable to pin-point...Req att..
Rear bumper damaged and o/s/f under cover..
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Heavy knocking on rear of car,due to heavily worn rear suspension bushes,requires attention.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Signs of front wheels rubbing on inner wings.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Heavy knocking on rear of car,due to heavily worn rear suspension bushes,requires attention.
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Signs of front wheels rubbing on inner wings.
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front and rear reg plates in poor condition.
Heavy suspension knock on rear .
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
An item not tested (Manual)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
Front and rear reg plates in poor condition.
Heavy suspension knock on rear .
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Knock on rear suspension.
Long travel on hand brake.
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear sus bushes worn and perished,
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Idle speed slightly high during test.
Knock on rear suspension.
Long travel on hand brake.
Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear sus bushes worn and perished,
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Heavy knock on rear suspension unable to trace during test.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Heavy knock on rear suspension unable to trace during test.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
hand brake travel slightly long
rear tyres wearing to edges of tread
some corrosion to the coil springs
some corrosion to the metal brake pipes
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
handbrake travel slightly long
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
rear tyres wearing to edges of tread
some corrosion to the coil springs
some corrosion to the metal brake pipes
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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R397 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R397 YKK, 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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R397 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 August 1997.
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