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R403 WJW

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

158,493 mi
Last recorded158,493 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR403 WJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 158,493 miles

Nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

Offside rear brake pipe damp

Offside rear light lens damaged & repeared with tape

Oil leaks

Rear fuel pipe damp by fuel filter

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Washers poorly aimed

Fail 2 Oct 2012 158,493 miles

Nearside rear outer sidelight not working

Nearside rear trailing arm bush deteriorated

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake pipe damp

Offside rear light lens damaged & repeared with tape

Oil leaks

Rear fuel pipe damp by fuel filter

Slight corrosion to both rear inner sills

Washers poorly aimed

Pass 7 Oct 2011 154,531 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2011 154,457 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)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 150,037 miles

Both rear running light lences damaged.

Front coil springs corroded.

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Offside rear light lens repeared with tape

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 10 Sep 2010 150,037 miles

Both rear running light lences damaged.

Front coil springs corroded.

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

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

Offside front fog light lens damaged

Offside rear light lens repeared with tape

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 3 Aug 2010 149,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal anti-slip rubber in poor condition

Exhaust rear silencer joint corroded

Nearside rear outer position lamp inoperative

Nearside rear trailing arm bush in poor condition

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside rear tyre tread worn low on outer edge

Poor nearside screenwash aim

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2009 142,294 miles

Auxillary drive belt in poor condition.

Inner sills rusty.

Nearside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated.

Offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Poor screen wash aim

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

Rear exhaust silencer joint close to excessively corroded.

Rear inner wings corroded.

Rear registration plate poorly secured.

Fail 14 Jul 2009 142,215 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

brake pedal rubber wearing thin

front cross member corroded but not weakened

fuel filter damp

gear box has a slight leak

n/s/r bumper driving light not working

o/s/f coil spring slightly corroded

plastic covers fitted to sills

rear reg plate slightly insecure

rear silencer flange is in a poor condition

Pass 7 Jul 2008 137,143 miles

both front indicators faded

fuel residue on fuel filter and deteriorated\

offfside rear lamp unit broken

Fail 1 Jul 2008 137,110 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front indicators faded

fuel residue on fuel filter and deteriorated\

offfside rear lamp unit broken

Pass 24 May 2007 127,123 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 127,123 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 24 Jun 2006 115,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2006 115,957 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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R403 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 R403 WJW, 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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R403 WJW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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