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R552 XNO

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

131,421 mi
Last recorded131,421 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 XNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 131,421 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3ml

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 21 Jan 2017 131,421 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 has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre joint back of cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre 3ml

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

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front tyre perished

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,020 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 119,023 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 118,492 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 118,492 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 116,932 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 116,932 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear trailing arm bushes worn

Pass 25 Oct 2011 116,212 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 114,174 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Oct 2010 114,174 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 111,933 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 107,772 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 100,552 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 96,010 miles

front brake pads are getting low and discs look as though they need changing

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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R552 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 R552 XNO, 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 R552 XNO registered?

R552 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 1997.

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