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R761 SBC

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

128,496 mi
Last recorded128,496 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR761 SBC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2016 128,496 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,495 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm and has a nail in the tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2015 124,324 miles

free play at steering wheel noted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 124,323 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

free play at steering wheel noted

Pass 4 Jul 2014 120,632 miles

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 5 Jun 2013 117,078 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 112,721 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 112,721 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 108,273 miles

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished 205x55x15

Fail 15 Jun 2011 108,273 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

o/s/r tyre sidewall badly perished 205x55x15

Pass 15 Jun 2010 103,234 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 103,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 98,898 miles

N/s/r abs wire support bracket loose.

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

O/s/r tyre wall cracking slightly.

Very small seepage from n/s/f cv boot.

Pass 25 Jun 2008 93,895 miles

N/s/r abs wire attatchment loose. O/s/f wiper splitting slightly.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 25 Jun 2008 93,895 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/s/r abs wire attatchment loose. O/s/f wiper splitting slightly.

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 87,730 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 87,550 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2006 81,169 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit.205/55r15

Pass 5 Jul 2006 81,169 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit.

o/s/f tyre close to legal limit.205/55r15

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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R761 SBC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R761 SBC, 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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R761 SBC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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