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R86 GFW

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,542 mi
Last recorded187,542 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR86 GFW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 187,542 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 187,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

battery slight loose

Pass 5 Sep 2011 182,630 miles

CORROsion build up offside & nearside rear.

FROnt tyres wearing on edge...#

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 175,025 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 175,025 miles

Brake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

poor idling

Fail 9 Aug 2010 175,020 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 7 Aug 2009 165,659 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 165,602 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 149,644 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 141,090 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 131,686 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R86 GFW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R86 GFW, 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 R86 GFW registered?

R86 GFW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R86 GFW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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