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R828 TCF

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

176,373 mi
Last recorded176,373 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 TCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2016 176,373 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 175,959 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight play to offside inner steering joint

Fail 19 Jan 2015 175,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight damage to nearside front tyre outer wall

slight play to offside inner steering joint

Pass 22 Jan 2014 175,550 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2013 174,860 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Jan 2013 174,860 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 173,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2012 173,207 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Dec 2010 171,224 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 171,224 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 168,625 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2008 165,400 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 19 Nov 2008 165,343 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 162,043 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Wiper blade rubbers split on ends

Fail 7 Dec 2006 158,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 158,982 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 154,600 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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R828 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R828 TCF, 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 TCF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 December 1997.

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