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R75 KMJ

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

93,751 mi
Last recorded93,751 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR75 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 93,751 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2019 93,577 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension arm (prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Suspension arm (prescribed area) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Generally rear under body (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 92,589 miles

O/S/R marker light not working, but not required for MOT test.

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both O/S and N/S (6.1.A.1)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 92,589 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/R marker light not working, but not required for MOT test.

Rear Upper Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Both O/S and N/S (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2018 92,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Within 30cm of suspension joint (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front box/joint (7.1.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Upper suspension arms (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight damage Both offside and nearside (6.1.A.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 91,834 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 23 Jan 2017 91,830 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill at rear (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill at rear (6.1.A.1)

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering both sides ;inner wheel arches (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking steel pipe thru inner wing (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL HOSES (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 90,046 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 90,004 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure BOTH REAR TYRES MISS-SHAPED ON INNER EDGES (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 88,345 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 86,690 miles

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,690 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 84,879 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 22 Jan 2013 84,877 miles

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 82,983 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 82,983 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,040 miles

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

gear box oil leak??

Fail 27 Jan 2011 80,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

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

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

gear box oil leak??

hand brake in need of adjustment??

Fail 9 Feb 2010 77,909 miles

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

hand brake needs adjusting??

Pass 9 Feb 2010 77,909 miles

hand brake needs adjusting??

Pass 11 Feb 2009 75,618 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 73,369 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 70,635 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 67,593 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 67,593 miles

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

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

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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R75 KMJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 R75 KMJ, 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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R75 KMJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 December 1997.

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