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R413 TRW

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,801 mi
Last recorded147,801 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR413 TRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2017 147,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases System deteriorated. (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2016 143,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 140,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 135,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Fail 2 Jan 2015 135,418 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 129,465 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear fog lamp lens damaged.

Pass 28 Dec 2012 124,589 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Fail 22 Dec 2012 124,520 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

offside rear fog lamp lens damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2011 119,174 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 9 Dec 2011 119,159 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2010 113,441 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 18 Dec 2009 107,773 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2009 107,773 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2008 99,371 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 13 Dec 2008 99,281 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 20 Dec 2007 88,022 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 88,022 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 77,303 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 20 Dec 2006 77,277 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

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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R413 TRW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R413 TRW, 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 R413 TRW registered?

R413 TRW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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