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R883 AVG

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,056 mi
Last recorded105,056 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR883 AVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 105,056 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 105,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 95,382 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2019 87,673 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 87,572 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper susp. arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper susp. arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 85,561 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 83,280 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2017 83,280 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,196 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 78,510 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 75,487 miles

oversills fitted

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 72,743 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 70,451 miles

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

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

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

exhaust middle to rear silencer joint deteriorated

nearside rear and offside rear stabiliser link arm bushes deteriorated

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,508 miles

horn weak but still audible

two rear position lamps not working but not more than 50% of overall lighting

Pass 12 Aug 2010 65,408 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 65,408 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,624 miles

Both number plates deteriorated

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

Nearside rear side marker inoperative

Fail 22 Aug 2008 59,382 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 59,382 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 57,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 57,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 54,700 miles

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

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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R883 AVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R883 AVG, 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 R883 AVG registered?

R883 AVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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