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R451 LCG

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,042 mi
Last recorded154,042 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 LCG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2014 154,042 miles

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Sep 2013 144,853 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2013 144,853 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 136,006 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 135,999 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 127,585 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2011 127,492 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Sep 2010 117,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front discs lipped and worn

rear discs heavilly worn

Pass 8 Sep 2010 117,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front discs lipped and worn

rear discs heavilly worn

Pass 1 Sep 2009 106,066 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust loose

some suspension bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Aug 2009 105,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust loose

some suspension bushes

Pass 8 Aug 2008 93,473 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 93,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2007 84,437 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 76,804 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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R451 LCG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R451 LCG, 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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R451 LCG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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