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R764 JGH

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,477 mi
Last recorded104,477 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR764 JGH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 104,477 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 104,476 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 99,677 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Dec 2011 92,642 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 84,027 miles

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

both front headlamp aims weeak patterns

Pass 17 Dec 2009 75,348 miles

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

slightly weak beam patterns to front dip beams

Pass 15 Dec 2008 68,386 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/r fuel pipe to filter corroding

n/s/r tyre wearing to inner edge and outer wall perishing

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,564 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 56,877 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 51,432 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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R764 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R764 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 R764 JGH registered?

R764 JGH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 August 1997.

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