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R81 JKS

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,407 mi
Last recorded84,407 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 JKS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,407 miles

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

all exhaust rubber supports perished.

Pass 14 Jun 2010 81,932 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 81,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 May 2009 77,922 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 71,234 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 13 May 2008 71,228 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 64,598 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 64,598 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

Pass 8 Jun 2006 57,824 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 57,819 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pips cover in greese

Pass 24 Jun 2005 51,900 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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R81 JKS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R81 JKS, 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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R81 JKS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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