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R440 DGX

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

161,598 mi
Last recorded161,598 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR440 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jan 2014 161,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 161,598 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 157,818 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear side light one of two not working

Pass 7 Dec 2011 156,550 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 154,056 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Fail 11 Dec 2010 154,056 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 152,153 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 149,522 miles

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

advise front wiper blades

Pass 22 Mar 2007 139,491 miles

Appears to be VERY slight wear and movement starting at N/S T/Rod end

Engine/gearbox areas abit oily (Possible engine oil leak)

Exhaust system abit corroded slightly

Front to rear b/pipe at N/S/R between chassis and fuel tank

Rear inner sills/chassis areas abit corroded slightly

Rear outer b/pads seem abit low and b/discs abit corroded at edges

Slight corrosion at front susp/arms and subframe areas

Pass 21 Mar 2006 125,499 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 125,499 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Exhaust abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipes at rear ends,abit corroded slightly

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)

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

Slight wear and movement starting at O/S/F lower ball joint ,it appears

Small cracks at screen

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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R440 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R440 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 R440 DGX registered?

R440 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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