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R405 YKK

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,744 mi
Last recorded93,744 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR405 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2016 93,744 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 93,744 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 May 2015 87,012 miles

Advise poor image both headlights

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Apr 2014 84,967 miles

headlight washers leak from behind front bumper

n/s headlight pattern poor and reflector tarnished

n/s/r brake pipe corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre worn close to limit inner edge

Pass 8 May 2013 82,318 miles

front brake discs worn

headlamp image poor

Pass 23 Apr 2012 79,075 miles

center and rear exhausts corroding

n/s front to rear brake pipe corroding at rear end

n/s/f tyre near wear bar inner edge

o/s/f bumper marker light not working

rear pads getting low

transmission has slight leak possibly drive shaft boot ?

Pass 18 Apr 2011 75,604 miles

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

nearside front inner cv boot deteriorated and leaking gearbox oil

Pass 11 May 2010 72,861 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 70,943 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 67,797 miles

hazard warning light switch temperamental

n/s/r tyre on limit

o/s/r tyre close to limit

Pass 5 Sep 2007 66,256 miles

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

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

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

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

Slight suspension knocking from rear, further investigation required

Pass 4 Aug 2007 66,253 miles

3 mm of tread left on offside front tyre

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn close to legal limit on inner edges

Pass 13 Dec 2006 61,564 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 61,557 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside 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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R405 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R405 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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R405 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 August 1997.

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