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R904 UGM

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

139,227 mi
Last recorded139,227 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2013 139,227 miles

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

offside front alloy wheel damaged

offside washer not working

rear brake discs slightly distorted

Fail 8 Nov 2013 139,162 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

offside front alloy wheel damaged

offside washer not working

rear brake discs slightly distorted

Pass 4 Dec 2012 134,818 miles

battery insecure

damage to offside front wheel outer lip

large oil leak

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside and offside rear brake judder

nearside rear tyre low on pressure . tyre heavly wearing on inner edge and cracking advice change

offside headlamp output low

offside rear tyre heavly worn on inner edge and tyre cracking/splitting advice change

Fail 30 Nov 2012 134,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

battery insecure

damage to offside front wheel outer lip

large oil leak

nearside and offside headlamp beam images faint

nearside and offside rear brake judder

nearside rear tyre low on pressure . tyre heavly wearing on inner edge and cracking advice change

offside headlamp output low

offside rear tyre heavly worn on inner edge and tyre cracking/splitting advice change

Pass 12 Nov 2011 129,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre slightly perished

Oil leak

Pass 26 Nov 2010 125,484 miles

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

Front brake discs have slight corosion

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs have slight corosion

Fail 25 Nov 2010 125,484 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front brake discs have slight corosion

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak

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

Rear brake discs have slight corosion

Fail 13 Sep 2010 125,465 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

all brake discs have slight surface corrosion

slight engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 14 Aug 2009 120,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Slight unblance rear footbrake.Sill covers fitted.O/S w/washer damaged but working and leaking(recomend attention).

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 60,970 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 115,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

O/S/F tyre worn inner tread area.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 108,038 miles

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

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

all brake discs have surface rust

Pass 3 Jul 2006 100,678 miles

both f. tyres on limits

Fail 3 Jul 2006 100,678 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both f. tyres on limits

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 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UGM, 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 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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