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R91 BMB

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

119,213 mi
Last recorded119,213 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 BMB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2015 119,213 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper and lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play in bushes (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

general under body corrossion

Fail 9 Sep 2015 134,504 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both upper and lower rear suspension arm bushes have slight play in bushes (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

general under body corrossion

Fail 10 Sep 2014 114,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrossion

Pass 10 Sep 2014 114,983 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

general underbody corrossion

Pass 11 Sep 2013 111,959 miles

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

Oil leak

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

gen underbody corrosion

Pass 18 Sep 2012 110,247 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

gen underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre slight cuts in tyre walls

Fail 12 Sep 2012 110,247 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

gen underbody corrosion

o/s/r tyre slight cuts in tyre walls

Pass 13 Sep 2011 106,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Sep 2010 101,986 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 101,986 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear tyre side walls in poor condition

Pass 16 Sep 2009 97,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

other tyres walls have slight cracks om them

Fail 16 Sep 2009 97,412 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

other tyres walls have slight cracks om them

Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,322 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 92,322 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2007 87,657 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 82,768 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 82,756 miles

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

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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R91 BMB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R91 BMB, 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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R91 BMB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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