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R505 DGH

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

133,609 mi
Last recorded133,609 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 DGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2017 133,609 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bothside D Bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bothside D Bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2017 133,598 miles

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

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bothside D Bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Bothside D Bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 130,334 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside and offside front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (inner) (2.2.B.1f)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

Fail 28 Oct 2016 130,334 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering arm (inner) (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

brake pedal anti-slip provision deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 126,451 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 27 Oct 2015 126,388 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 emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 121,767 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 116,961 miles

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 116,918 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2012 112,045 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 104,194 miles

Both Front Tyres outer walls cut...

Nearside Steering Rack play..

Oil leak

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 104,175 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Both Front Tyres outer walls cut...

Nearside Steering Rack play..

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 94,705 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 94,642 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2009 85,604 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 May 2009 85,604 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 76,666 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 76,576 miles

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2006 71,652 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R505 DGH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R505 DGH, 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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R505 DGH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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