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R916 MNP

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,346 mi
Last recorded118,346 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 MNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2013 118,346 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear strongly advised

Fail 15 Jan 2013 118,346 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

fuel pipes corroded at rear strongly advised

Pass 17 Feb 2012 113,595 miles

2x rear cantilever arms bushes are deteriorated but no excessive movement

exhaust rusty

general rust under vehicle

Fail 17 Feb 2012 113,595 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

2x rear cantilever arms bushes are deteriorated but no excessive movement

exhaust rusty

general rust under vehicle

Pass 31 Jan 2011 103,209 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 103,004 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 88,261 miles

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

small crack in lower part of zone A of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Fail 22 Jul 2009 88,259 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

small crack in lower part of zone A of windscreen not affecting drivers view

Pass 28 May 2008 82,465 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2007 81,313 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 74,293 miles

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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R916 MNP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R916 MNP, 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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R916 MNP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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