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R839 XJW

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,285 mi
Last recorded138,285 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR839 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 138,285 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 138,285 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 126,000 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 119,757 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 119,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 115,693 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 7 Nov 2013 115,693 miles

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

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

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 102,695 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc splash shields corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 102,695 miles

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

fuel tank strap corroded

offside and nearside rear brake disc splash shields corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2011 93,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

rear wiper blade defective

Pass 23 Sep 2011 93,088 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear wiper blade defective

Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,088 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

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

fuel tank strap corrodedoffside

Pass 19 May 2010 87,693 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 87,693 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,455 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 74,307 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2007 55,884 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,911 miles

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

rev counter needle interm sticking

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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R839 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R839 XJW, 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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R839 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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