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R449 FDE

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,292 mi
Last recorded65,292 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR449 FDE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2018 65,292 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm of body in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm of body in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 63,630 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 63,629 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 61,592 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cant see front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2016 61,592 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

cant see front brake pads due to wheel trims fitted

Pass 11 Nov 2015 59,194 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 57,938 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 52,922 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Inner Front Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

n/s rear and o/s front tyres wearing on inside edge

o/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Fail 29 Nov 2012 48,107 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 29 Nov 2012 48,107 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s front tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 5 Dec 2011 42,867 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 42,796 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 36,887 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 36,887 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 31,468 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 30,529 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 29,895 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 28,489 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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R449 FDE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R449 FDE, 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 R449 FDE registered?

R449 FDE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 October 1997.

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