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R763 JGH

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,744 mi
Last recorded127,744 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR763 JGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2013 127,744 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Nov 2013 127,744 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 119,571 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 114,866 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2011 114,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 107,110 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2010 107,100 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 104,801 miles

cant see brake pads

Fail 21 Oct 2009 104,799 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

cant see brake pads

cat broken up inside

Pass 7 Nov 2008 99,756 miles

Catalyst Starting to Breakup

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S Front Inner Driveshaft Gator Split

Fail 6 Nov 2008 99,756 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Catalyst Starting to Breakup

N/S Front Inner Driveshaft Gator Split

Pass 5 Nov 2007 94,571 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 85,917 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 85,894 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2005 80,566 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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R763 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R763 JGH, 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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What year was R763 JGH registered?

R763 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R763 JGH safe to buy?

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