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R424 WFL

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

78,344 mi
Last recorded78,344 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 WFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2011 78,344 miles

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

body damage offside front

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front bumper lamp damaged

Fail 23 Aug 2011 78,343 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

body damage offside front

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside front bumper lamp damaged

Fail 13 Oct 2010 77,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 77,747 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear discs slightly deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2009 76,119 miles

oil light on

Fail 3 Jun 2009 76,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

oil light on

Pass 23 May 2008 74,867 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 May 2008 74,863 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 May 2007 73,347 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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 May 2006 71,505 miles
Pass 11 May 2005 68,479 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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R424 WFL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R424 WFL, 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 R424 WFL registered?

R424 WFL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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