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R828 DGE

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,144 mi
Last recorded65,144 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 DGE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 65,144 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both headlamp reflectors very poor condition, headlamps dim and patterns poor

Pass 10 Aug 2010 62,969 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sedctions are corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front side marker is not working. Offside front and nearside rear side markers are damaged.

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and out of shape.

Rear wheels are slightly out of shape.

Sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 62,969 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre and rear exhaust sedctions are corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front side marker is not working. Offside front and nearside rear side markers are damaged.

Offside front brake effort is behind nearside.

Offside rear tyre is wearing unevenly and out of shape.

Rear wheels are slightly out of shape.

Sill covers are fitted not allowing a full inspection.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 62,949 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

NSF side marker light not working

NSR side marker light damaged

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

OSF side marker light damaged

OSR tyre out of shape

Outer sills are plastic coated unable to test fully

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 58,336 miles

Both rear wheel rims are slightly out of shape.

Fail 13 Aug 2009 58,336 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,674 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear number plate ageing

Pass 21 Aug 2007 51,503 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front marker light not working

Fail 3 Aug 2006 47,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Aug 2006 47,489 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R828 DGE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R828 DGE, 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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R828 DGE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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