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R916 UCR

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

141,557 mi
Last recorded141,557 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR916 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2011 141,557 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear running lamp broken

offside front brake disc corrded on inner surface

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer surface

restricted view of rear brake pads

Fail 20 Sep 2011 141,557 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

nearside rear running lamp broken

offside front brake disc corrded on inner surface

offside rear brake disc corroded on outer surface

restricted view of rear brake pads

Pass 15 Oct 2010 135,692 miles

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

damage to n/s/f seat belt stalk

diference to rear foot brake and hand brake performance brakes may need adjustment or attension

e.m.l on

engine oil leak starting to copntaminate steering and front suspension components

front number plate deteriating

n/s/r bumper side light not working lens missing

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

slight binding to o/s/f and rear wheels when turning

some distortion to front wheels inner rims

Fail 14 Oct 2010 135,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

damage to n/s/f seat belt stalk

diference to rear foot brake and hand brake performance brakes may need adjustment or attension

e.m.l on

engine oil leak starting to copntaminate steering and front suspension components

front number plate deteriating

n/s/r bumper side light not working lens missing

n/s/r seat belt partialy tested child seat fitted

slight binding to o/s/f and rear wheels when turning

some distortion to front wheels inner rims

Pass 2 Oct 2009 126,876 miles

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

e.m.l on

front number plate stained

oil leak starting to contaminate steering and suspension components

slight roughness felt in n/s/f wheel when turning

smell of fuel under bonnet area no leak visable

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Fail 1 Oct 2009 126,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

corosion to rear metal brake pipes

e.m.l on

front number plate stained

oil leak starting to contaminate steering and suspension components

slight roughness felt in n/s/f wheel when turning

smell of fuel under bonnet area no leak visable

wiper blades starting to smear screen

Pass 16 Oct 2008 114,123 miles

Oil leak

offside headlight only just gives a beram image

Fail 14 Oct 2008 114,123 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside headlight only just gives a beram image

Pass 17 Oct 2007 102,987 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 102,987 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 92,648 miles

both front tyres on 3mm

oil leak on gearbox

various scratches around bodywork

Fail 17 Oct 2005 82,719 miles

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

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

exhaust rear joint corroded

Pass 17 Oct 2005 82,719 miles

exhaust rear joint corroded

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 UCR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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

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