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R428 YKK

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

74,790 mi
Last recorded74,790 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2020 74,790 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & inner edge wear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 5 Aug 2020 74,782 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre & inner edge wear ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns and os rear outer side lights not working

Fail 5 Jun 2019 67,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

ns and os rear outer side lights not working

Pass 10 Aug 2017 53,358 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 43,680 miles

Front tyres 1.6 mm inner edges

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pipes corroded at ends

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake hoses corroded

front/rear pads appear to be getting low

Fail 1 Aug 2016 43,680 miles

Front tyres 1.6 mm inner edges

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear brake pipes corroded at ends

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake hoses corroded

front/rear pads appear to be getting low

Pass 17 Aug 2015 41,628 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake hose ferrules corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2014 39,940 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Aug 2013 38,591 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 38,586 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Aug 2012 36,994 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,147 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 33,020 miles

Oil leak

os mirror glass cracked

slight wear front discs

Pass 25 Aug 2009 30,629 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 27,748 miles

front indicator lamp bulbs faded

front pads appear to be getting low

os mirror glass cracked/but usable

Pass 17 Aug 2007 24,360 miles

drivers door mirror damaged but still effective

Pass 17 Aug 2006 19,350 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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R428 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R428 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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R428 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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