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R507 KPF

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,062 mi
Last recorded104,062 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 KPF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2013 104,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes o/s/r and n/s/r corroded

eml on

underside and front and rear suspension showing corrosion

undertray front insecure

Fail 28 Jun 2013 104,012 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes o/s/r and n/s/r corroded

eml on

underside and front and rear suspension showing corrosion

undertray front insecure

Pass 11 Jul 2012 100,323 miles

both inner rear side lights n/w

both o/s marker lights n/w

rear wiper rubber missing

Fail 11 Jul 2012 100,323 miles

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

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

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

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

both inner rear side lights n/w

both o/s marker lights n/w

rear wiper rubber missing

Pass 8 Jul 2011 96,128 miles

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

near side front tyre has nail/ and slight cracks

Fail 5 Jul 2011 96,122 miles

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

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

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

near side front tyre has nail/ and slight cracks

Pass 17 May 2010 90,866 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 90,866 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

front pads low

Pass 22 Oct 2009 83,354 miles

front tyres wearing low at inner edges

wear at nearside front lower balljoint

Fail 16 Oct 2009 83,104 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,249 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 67,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Oct 2007 57,794 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 57,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,956 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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R507 KPF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc 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 R507 KPF, 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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R507 KPF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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