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R655 CMB

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,116 mi
Last recorded92,116 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR655 CMB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2012 92,116 miles

battery loose

brake pipe to rear secured with cable ties

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside and nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre has a nail in

one tail light out offside rear

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Fail 24 Nov 2012 92,114 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

battery loose

items removed from drivers view prior to test

offside and nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside rear tyre has a nail in

one tail light out offside rear

slight play in nearside front lower ball joint

slight play in offside front anti roll bar drop link

Pass 4 Nov 2011 84,542 miles

Air bag lamp on

Both rear fuel neck pipes perished

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear door moulding insecure

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front anti roll bar link upper dust cover split

Oil leak

Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Windscreen delaminated on edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 79,472 miles

Rear wiper blade damaged

Fail 29 Oct 2010 79,472 miles

Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear wiper blade damaged

Pass 13 Nov 2009 74,909 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 68,715 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front link dust cover insecure

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 62,787 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 57,214 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 57,213 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R655 CMB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R655 CMB, 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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R655 CMB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 1997.

Is R655 CMB safe to buy?

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