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R851 NVJ

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,788 mi
Last recorded166,788 miles
Recorded on31 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR851 NVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2018 166,788 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 24 May 2018 166,788 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded beside tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

n/s and o/s rear inner sills have slight surface corrosion

sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 22 May 2017 157,523 miles

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

all brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

Fail 18 May 2017 157,522 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam n/s and o/s (1.7.5a)

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

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

all brake pipes are heavily coated in grease

Pass 17 May 2016 144,581 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 May 2016 144,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 May 2015 134,502 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 118,861 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jun 2014 118,861 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Jun 2013 107,193 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 107,184 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 May 2012 100,615 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

battery bit loose

bothside rear trailing arm bushes worn

exhaust deteriorated

ignition key broken

just met lambda limit on emissions

slightly reduced output o/s/f headlamp

Pass 21 May 2011 87,033 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 87,033 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 70,807 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 66,715 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 61,525 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,922 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 57,962 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Nov 2005 56,452 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 56,452 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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R851 NVJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 R851 NVJ, 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 R851 NVJ registered?

R851 NVJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R851 NVJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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