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R837 UGM

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,364 mi
Last recorded182,364 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR837 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Feb 2013 182,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

engine oil cream in colour..

exhaust slightly blowing mid-way

gearstick faulty, hard to get gears..

offside rear brake disc corroded..

stone chip damage on windscreen...

both front tyres bald on edges

Pass 10 Feb 2012 176,471 miles

both rear orange indicator bulbs wearing..

nearside front wiper blade wearing..

stone chip on windscreen..

wheel nuts wrong type for wheels..

front to rear metal brake pipe corroded at rear

Pass 29 Jan 2011 156,977 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 156,977 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Inner Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Outer Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2010 145,461 miles

Backbox blowing slightly

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Number plate stone chipped

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 30 Jan 2010 145,461 miles

Oil leak

Backbox blowing slightly

Number plate stone chipped

Unable to check nearside rear seatbelt due to childseat

slight play in offside front track rod end

Pass 31 Jan 2009 133,754 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 133,754 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 121,559 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 108,085 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 108,085 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 86,001 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 86,001 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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R837 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R837 UGM, 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 R837 UGM registered?

R837 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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