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R917 YVX

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

84,792 mi
Last recorded84,792 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR917 YVX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2011 84,792 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front non obigatory mirror damaged

Fail 29 Nov 2011 84,792 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside front non obigatory mirror damaged

offside front corner marker not working/damaged

Pass 30 Nov 2010 79,419 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 79,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

centre & rear exhaust section corrode up on joint area quite alot !!!

nearside front suspension anti roll bar link slight play !!!

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread depth !!!

offside front & nearside rear indicator light started to fade up !!!

offside front tyre on 3.5mm tread depth !!!

Pass 27 Nov 2009 75,022 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 75,022 miles

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

slight handbrake travel

Pass 20 Nov 2008 70,589 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 70,589 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

nearside front brake flex hose perished up ????

offside rear indicator light fades up ???

rear brake disc's lipped & corrode on brakeing surface area !!!!

Pass 13 Nov 2007 67,071 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2007 67,071 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn from outer edge

nearside rear inner side light not working

Pass 21 Nov 2006 62,391 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 57,479 miles

centre & rear exhaust section corrode & pitted up.

Fail 22 Nov 2005 57,479 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

centre & rear exhaust section corrode & pitted up.

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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R917 YVX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc 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 R917 YVX, 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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R917 YVX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 October 1997.

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