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R83 VEV

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,906 mi
Last recorded119,906 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 VEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 119,906 miles

All exhaust rubbers very perished

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2017 119,906 miles

All exhaust rubbers very perished

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

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 117,617 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2015 112,670 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 112,670 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,963 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front engine mount spliting

Fail 21 Jul 2014 107,963 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front engine mount spliting

Pass 22 Jul 2013 104,466 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 104,461 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Exhaust Flanges and Bolt Very Corroded

O/S/F Headlamp on Max Upper Setting---Adjusters N/W

O/S/R Seatback Difficult to Lock Upright

Oil leak

Steering lock N/W

Top Coil of O/S/F Spring Very Rusty

Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,106 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 96,563 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 91,031 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 85,531 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Outer Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2009 85,531 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 79,940 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 79,940 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 74,180 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 68,169 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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R83 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R83 VEV, 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 R83 VEV registered?

R83 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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