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R891 VJO

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

167,329 mi
Last recorded167,329 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR891 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 167,329 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 167,328 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 167,062 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 167,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 164,545 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 164,545 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 161,920 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 159,075 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2012 159,075 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 156,683 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 155,539 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 155,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 148,923 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 148,923 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jan 2009 145,185 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

osr calaper slight mal adjusted

two rear tyres misshaped on inside

Pass 14 Jan 2008 137,750 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 129,859 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jan 2006 120,627 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.C3)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 120,627 miles

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

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

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

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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R891 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R891 VJO, 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 R891 VJO registered?

R891 VJO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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