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R889 OCD

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,597 mi
Last recorded90,597 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 OCD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2017 90,597 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2017 90,597 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 88,207 miles

advise front wiper blades

Fail 29 Sep 2016 88,205 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise front wiper blades

Pass 9 Sep 2015 85,620 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

item removed from view to front

Pass 30 Sep 2014 82,838 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 80,677 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 80,669 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 79,850 miles

Exhaust system heavily rusted and deteriorating

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Numerous underbody areas have surface corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front outer tyre walls deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension and steering bushes are deteriorating

Fail 9 Aug 2012 79,850 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily rusted and deteriorating

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Numerous underbody areas have surface corrosion.

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear, nearside rear and nearside front outer tyre walls deteriorating.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Various suspension and steering bushes are deteriorating

Pass 2 Sep 2011 78,349 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 75,771 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 73,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 70,884 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2007 67,424 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 67,424 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 63,457 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 63,457 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R889 OCD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 R889 OCD, 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 R889 OCD registered?

R889 OCD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 September 1997.

Is R889 OCD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R889 OCD shows 18 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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