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R464 TET

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,372 mi
Last recorded92,372 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR464 TET
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2022 92,372 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp has a poor beam pattern

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 92,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside head lamp has a poor beam pattern

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 88,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside head lamp has a poor beam pattern

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 81,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Offside head lamp has a poor beam pattern

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2018 81,189 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 80,424 miles

Front both tyres have slight cuts in tread 195/60/15H

Fail 14 Nov 2017 80,424 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front both tyres have slight cuts in tread 195/60/15H

Pass 14 Nov 2016 79,158 miles

both rear sill corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2015 77,650 miles

both rear sills corroded

Fail 17 Nov 2015 77,648 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear sills corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,931 miles

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

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

n/s head lamp pattern poor

near side inner sill corroded at rear

near side outer sill corroded at rear .

o/s head lamp pattern poor

Pass 13 Nov 2013 73,364 miles

Nearside Front Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,263 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 69,252 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 66,242 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 62,558 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 59,264 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 55,872 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 52,485 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2005 48,829 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 48,823 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 48,227 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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R464 TET is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R464 TET, 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 R464 TET registered?

R464 TET is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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