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R648 YNN

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,829 mi
Last recorded126,829 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR648 YNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2007 126,829 miles

1.n/s front tyre worn just on limit 2.front brake pads worn low 3.wear in o/s front anti roll bar mount bushes

Fail 5 Oct 2007 126,799 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

1.n/s front tyre worn just on limit 2.front brake pads worn low 3.wear in o/s front anti roll bar mount bushes

Pass 31 Aug 2006 115,751 miles

1.rear indicators slightly white †2.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2006 115,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

1.rear indiactors slightly white †2.n/s front wiper blade split on edges †3.slight play in n/s front wheel bearing

Pass 26 Aug 2005 106,918 miles

1.surface corrosion of front to rear brake pipe †2.o/s/r tyre perrished †3.slight distortion on rear tyres

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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R648 YNN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R648 YNN, 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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R648 YNN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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