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R773 MGT

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,464 mi
Last recorded162,464 miles
Recorded on20 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR773 MGT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2010 162,464 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 11 May 2009 157,592 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 157,586 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

front registration plate cracked

offside rear second sidelight inop

Pass 19 May 2008 151,014 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

both front wipers in poor condition, but still cleaning windscreen

front registration plate cracked

Fail 3 May 2007 144,594 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 144,594 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2006 137,785 miles

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

n.s front tyre slight cut outer walls

Fail 3 May 2006 137,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

n.s front tyre slight cut outer walls

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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R773 MGT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R773 MGT, 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 R773 MGT registered?

R773 MGT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 November 1997.

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