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R770 UEY

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,992 mi
Last recorded73,992 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR770 UEY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 73,992 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 73,992 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 72,030 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 70,347 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all four (2.7.2a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 67,937 miles

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear trailing arms corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded near shock absorber mounting location.

both rear wheel arches corroded near suspension component mount but not holed

rear suspension bushes splitting

smell of fuel but no leak visable

Fail 6 Sep 2016 67,929 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

both front wheel arches corroded near shock absorber mounting location.

both rear suspension arms corroded

both rear trailing arms corroded

both rear wheel arches corroded near suspension component mount but not holed

rear suspension bushes splitting

smell of fuel but no leak visable

Pass 4 Sep 2015 65,701 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 63,385 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2014 63,368 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 60,890 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,890 miles

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

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 58,069 miles

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

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

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

n/s/rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2011 55,415 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 53,073 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 50,602 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 48,113 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 45,228 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 45,228 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 42,637 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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R770 UEY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 R770 UEY, 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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R770 UEY is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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