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R410 DGX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

115,846 mi
Last recorded115,846 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR410 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,846 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency achieved 55% Park brake efficiency achieved 16%

Pass 13 Aug 2018 114,310 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 114,306 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 113,194 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 112,141 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 110,568 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 109,843 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 108,319 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 106,915 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2012 106,910 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 104,962 miles

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

o/s/r brakepipe showing corrosion

Pass 12 Jul 2010 101,027 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 96,436 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 90,980 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2007 84,636 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2006 76,551 miles

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

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

slight uneven wear on o/s/r tyre tread

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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R410 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 R410 DGX, 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 R410 DGX registered?

R410 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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