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R484 KFW

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,121 mi
Last recorded140,121 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 KFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2022 140,121 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / outer sills & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner / outer sills & wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced , marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail Arm excessively corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail Excessively corroded around ALL sides (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis rail above anti roll bar mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner / outer sills before wheel arch , corroded & in very poor condition (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 137,113 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 134,131 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 133,113 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2019 133,105 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing as marked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake prescribed area is excessively corroded abs pump (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake binding

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted at test,no accessto sill

Pass 6 Sep 2018 126,276 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 119,602 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 113,101 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 107,331 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 106,555 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 106,555 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 104,961 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Oct 2012 102,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

advise n s r back plate corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 102,867 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

advise n s r back plate corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2011 100,775 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 100,775 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

offside front brake binding

Pass 25 Oct 2010 99,149 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 97,002 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2009 97,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 95,716 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 95,716 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 94,296 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 88,018 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 88,018 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R484 KFW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R484 KFW, 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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R484 KFW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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