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R876 BKP

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,469 mi
Last recorded80,469 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 BKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2019 80,469 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From the front section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes feeding the flexi-hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 79,125 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2017 77,572 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% Outer tail lamp not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 76,556 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases towards the front (7.1.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 76,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases towards the front (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 74,356 miles

Both chassis rails towards the rear corroding

Both rear inner sill panels corroding

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases towards the front (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 May 2014 69,218 miles

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

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

Fail 27 May 2014 69,218 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 67,507 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch has started to corrode

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

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

Fail 2 May 2013 67,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear wheel arch has started to corrode

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 61,478 miles

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

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

Offside front tyre wearing slightly on the inside edge

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 58,083 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 56,594 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2009 56,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 30 Apr 2008 53,513 miles

Engine oil below minimum

Fail 30 Apr 2008 53,513 miles

Engine oil below minimum

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

Fail 1 May 2007 50,121 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2007 50,121 miles

Engine oil on minimum

Pass 21 Dec 2005 42,263 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 42,263 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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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R876 BKP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 R876 BKP, 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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R876 BKP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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