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R64 NBM

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

156,638 mi
Last recorded156,638 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR64 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 156,638 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp pattern poor

Pass 2 Jul 2015 150,122 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Jun 2015 149,960 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 143,886 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 140,343 miles

205/50/15

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

requires alignment

Fail 25 Jun 2013 140,343 miles

205/50/15

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres wearing on both shoulders

requires alignment

Pass 29 Jun 2012 132,414 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 132,414 miles

Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2011 124,642 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 117,885 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 111,430 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 98,233 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 98,233 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 99,291 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 94,961 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2006 94,961 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2005 90,938 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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R64 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R64 NBM, 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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R64 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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