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R514 TKV

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

191,906 mi
Last recorded191,906 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR514 TKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2013 191,906 miles

fuel mpipe corroded

o/s/f tyer worn on edge

rear suspension and underbody corroded

various pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2013 191,906 miles

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

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

fuel mpipe corroded

o/s/f tyer worn on edge

rear suspension and underbody corroded

various pipes corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2012 187,167 miles

brake flexy hoses corroded ferrules

plastic sill cpvers

rear suspension bushes poor condition

rear suspension linkage rusty

rear trailing arms rusty

rear under body very rusty

slight buckle n/s/r rim

stone chips to screen

Fail 8 Mar 2012 187,166 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

brake flexy hoses corroded ferrules

plastic sill cpvers

rear suspension bushes poor condition

rear suspension linkage rusty

rear trailing arms rusty

rear under body very rusty

slight buckle n/s/r rim

stone chips to screen

Pass 4 Apr 2011 182,295 miles

areas of corrosion to underside

Pass 30 Mar 2010 175,256 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 166,969 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 166,940 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)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 166,564 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension parts

n/s/f tyre wearing in side edge

o/s/r tyre mishapen on inner edge

rear brake discs pitted and pads low

Pass 4 Mar 2008 152,513 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 152,513 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

n/s washer jet faulty

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion

n/s/r suspension arm slight damage

o/s/f bumper damaged

Pass 21 Feb 2007 134,748 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 134,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 124,855 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2006 124,855 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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R514 TKV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R514 TKV, 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 R514 TKV registered?

R514 TKV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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