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R645 WKE

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2016
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

160,013 mi
Last recorded160,013 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR645 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Oct 2016 160,013 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 33% (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop-link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm insecure rear bolt (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all rear suspension bushes perished

n/s/r tyre cracking on inside wall

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 8 Dec 2015 158,921 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive by top mount (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant leak

fuel pipes rusty

Pass 18 Dec 2014 157,200 miles

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

coolant pipe very rusty

front number plate in poor codition

o/s/r bumper damaged

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 16 Dec 2014 157,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

coolant pipe very rusty

front number plate in poor codition

o/s/r bumper damaged

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2012 151,545 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damage to rear bumper

Front number plate in poor condition

O/S coolant pipe corroded

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear wiper blade worn

Fail 3 Apr 2012 151,545 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Damage to rear bumper

Front number plate in poor condition

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S coolant pipe corroded

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

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

Rear axle bushes worn

Rear wiper blade worn

Pass 4 Apr 2011 149,617 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

SLIGHT BLOW FRONT EXHAUST

SLIGHT BUCKLE N/S/F WHEEL

Fail 4 Apr 2011 149,617 miles

BOTH SIDES REAR TRAILING ARM BUSHES IN POOR CONDITION

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

O/S/R BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

SLIGHT BLOW FRONT EXHAUST

SLIGHT BUCKLE N/S/F WHEEL

Pass 9 Mar 2010 146,746 miles

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

hand brake reserve travel high

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 8 Mar 2010 146,746 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs corroded

front number plate deteriorated

hand brake reserve travel high

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2009 144,781 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 144,781 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 130,649 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Aug 2008 130,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 123,051 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 113,706 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 113,706 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2005 101,366 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust system rusty

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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R645 WKE 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 52.6%.

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 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 R645 WKE, 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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R645 WKE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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