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R480 PRM

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

118,015 mi
Last recorded118,015 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 PRM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 118,015 miles

both rear tyres cuts+wearing on edges,suspension components+brake pipes+ferrules corroding,c,v, boots perishing

Pass 24 May 2013 114,508 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts,o/s outer c,v, boot perishing,exhaust poor condition+slight leaks,other brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+chassis members+sills+floor corroded,

Fail 23 May 2013 114,508 miles

Headlamp switch missing (1.7.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front+nearside rear tyres wearing on edges+cuts,o/s outer c,v, boot perishing,exhaust poor condition+slight leaks,other brake pipes+ferrules corroding,suspension components+chassis members+sills+floor corroded,

Pass 8 Jun 2012 110,060 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight play in steering,f/tyres wearing on edges

Fail 8 Jun 2012 110,060 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

brake pipes+ferrules corroding,slight play in steering,f/tyres wearing on edges

Pass 7 Jun 2011 104,148 miles

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 7 Jun 2011 104,148 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

brake pipes+ferrules corroding

Fail 14 Oct 2009 97,746 miles

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

repair to light switch\brake pipes slightly corroded\exhaust corroded\rear suspension chassis to suspension arm link bushes slight play\rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2009 97,746 miles

repair to light switch\brake pipes slightly corroded\exhaust corroded\rear suspension chassis to suspension arm link bushes slight play\rear anti roll bar link bushes slightly worn

suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2008 95,715 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 87,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 11 Nov 2006 87,372 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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R480 PRM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R480 PRM, 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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R480 PRM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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