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R912 DNH

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

141,432 mi
Last recorded141,432 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 DNH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 141,432 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2011 141,257 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 134,698 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 134,690 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2009 131,186 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2008 124,944 miles

DAMAGE-SCREEN+R NO PLATE.UNDERSIDE DAMAGE-LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F BALL JOINT WORN.DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 124,944 miles

DAMAGE-SCREEN+R NO PLATE.UNDERSIDE DAMAGE-LIGHT CORROSION STARTING.DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS.GENERAL PLAY STEERING/SUSPENSION-O/S/F BALL JOINT WORN.DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS.

Pass 19 Jul 2007 115,932 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 115,815 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

SCREEN DAMAGE DAMAGE O/S SILL GENERAL PLAY/NOISE STEERING/SUSPENSION DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS F DISCS WORN-BRAKE BALANCE ONLY JUST IN LIMITS

Fail 26 Jul 2006 104,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

SCREEN DAMAGE R SEAT BASE MISSING ALL DISCS WORN R PADS CLOSE LIMIT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS PLAY GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION R RADIUS ARMS BUSHES DELAMINATING NAIL O/S/R TYRE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS U/S

Pass 26 Jul 2006 104,398 miles

SCREEN DAMAGE R SEAT BASE MISSING ALL DISCS WORN R PADS CLOSE LIMIT WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED O/S/F WHEEL BEARINGS PLAY GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION R RADIUS ARMS BUSHES DELAMINATING NAIL O/S/R TYRE HEADLIGHT ADJUSTERS U/S

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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R912 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R912 DNH, 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 R912 DNH registered?

R912 DNH is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R912 DNH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R912 DNH shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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