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R906 VFC

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

194,177 mi
Last recorded194,177 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR906 VFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2020 194,177 miles

Front Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened back bush bracket fitted incorrectly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front wiper linkage worn

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

alternator loose

Pass 1 Nov 2019 193,149 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2019 193,112 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 189,988 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

Fail 25 Oct 2018 189,981 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Steering locking device missing TRACK ROD END (2.1.3 (d))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 20 Nov 2017 186,196 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak under vehicle.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 186,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak under vehicle.

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 177,110 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2016 176,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2014 160,606 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 160,406 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 15,126 miles

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

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

advise condensation in off side front headlamp not effecting beam pattern

Pass 16 Nov 2012 145,190 miles

Offside rear bumper marker lamp not working

Slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 16 Nov 2011 137,135 miles

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Fail 16 Nov 2011 137,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside front tyre worn low on inner and outer edges

Pass 16 Nov 2010 131,536 miles

Indicators do always cancell with steering wheel

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

Towbar Electric Socket Bracket Corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2009 126,791 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 126,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 121,633 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 117,339 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside headlamp bulb plug connector is in poor condition

Pass 28 Aug 2007 117,339 miles

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

Nearside headlamp bulb plug connector is in poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2006 114,056 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 114,056 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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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R906 VFC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R906 VFC, 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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R906 VFC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 1997.

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