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R583 YNG

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

155,380 mi
Last recorded155,380 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR583 YNG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 Aug 2022 155,380 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 151,080 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2020 147,954 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Aug 2020 147,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 144,123 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S and O/S centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fuel filter corroded nearside rear

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

Nearside rear Brake Disc corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

window screen washers poor

Pass 17 Aug 2018 136,917 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Filter corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre's worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Aug 2018 136,914 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Filter corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded centre to rear ()

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre's worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Aug 2017 129,195 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 129,195 miles

Coolant leak Radiator ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 122,620 miles

rear number plate is seperating

bonnet release handle in missing

damp around bottom of the radiator

exhaust corroded

front suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre tread is getting low on inner edge

Fail 26 Aug 2016 122,620 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet release handle in missing

damp around bottom of the radiator

exhaust corroded

front suspension coil springs corroded

offside rear tyre tread is getting low on inner edge

rear number plate is seperating

Pass 18 Aug 2015 113,272 miles

Offside Front tyre tread is bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread, is perished and tread is getting low on inner edge

brake fluid low

front brake pads getting low and discs are worn

rear brake discs are corroded/worn and the pads are getting low

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 113,272 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front tyre tread is bald on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has a nail in tread, is perished and tread is getting low on inner edge

brake fluid low

front brake pads getting low and discs are worn

rear brake discs are corroded/worn and the pads are getting low

rear exhaust joint is corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2014 105,507 miles

a nail in the o/s/r tyre

brakes worn to 50% all round

front n/plate tarnished

hand brake travel

Pass 27 Aug 2013 90,957 miles

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

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

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise exhaust system and joints rusty

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise n/s/r inner side light inop

advise o/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise oil leak around gearbox area

advise rear brake discs rusty

Fail 27 Aug 2013 90,957 miles

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

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

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

advise brake fluid below max mark

advise exhaust system and joints rusty

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise n/s/r inner side light inop

advise o/s/r brake pipe rusty

advise oil leak around gearbox area

advise rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,133 miles

adv ise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise oil leak around gearbox area

advise rear exhaust box and joint rusty

Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,133 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

adv ise n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

advise both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edges

advise front and rear number plates deteriorating

advise oil leak around gearbox area

advise rear exhaust box and joint rusty

Pass 24 Aug 2011 70,157 miles

front and rear n/plate tarnished

o/s/f tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 29 Jul 2008 68,058 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 63,296 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 57,846 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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R583 YNG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R583 YNG, 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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R583 YNG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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