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R868 XJW

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,109 mi
Last recorded175,109 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR868 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2013 175,109 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre has been run flat and outer tyre wall is perished

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Fail 24 Oct 2013 175,108 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside rear tyre has been run flat and outer tyre wall is perished

offside rear tyre has uneven tread wear

Pass 3 Oct 2012 173,343 miles

exhaust joint corroded

Fail 3 Oct 2012 173,343 miles

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

exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 170,097 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front brake stiff to turn but not deemed binding

offside track rod end ball joint dust cover split

rear brake discs worn/scored

sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Sep 2011 170,093 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

nearside front brake stiff to turn but not deemed binding

offside track rod end ball joint dust cover split

rear brake discs worn/scored

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2010 161,896 miles

rear drake discs in poor condition

slight play both steering rack ends

Fail 13 Sep 2010 161,639 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

rear drake discs in poor condition

slight play both steering rack ends

Pass 7 Sep 2009 143,224 miles

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

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

slight play in steering rack

Pass 29 Aug 2008 126,140 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 118,688 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 110,231 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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R868 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R868 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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R868 XJW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 September 1997.

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