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R904 MJT

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,655 mi
Last recorded132,655 miles
Recorded on21 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 MJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2014 132,655 miles
Fail 17 May 2014 132,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 121,805 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

n/s front blade split

Pass 21 May 2012 112,022 miles

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

n/s and o/s rear radius arm front bushes worn

Fail 16 May 2012 111,901 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

n/s and o/s rear radius arm front bushes worn

Pass 13 May 2011 101,327 miles

exhaust rear joint slightly rusty

front brake disks rusty on inner face

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 5 May 2010 96,555 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 88,714 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 82,837 miles

slight play in nearside rear antiroll bar mount

Pass 3 Feb 2007 71,405 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 67,925 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 67,925 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

front brake pads appear worn

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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R904 MJT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R904 MJT, 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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R904 MJT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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