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R92 PGC

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

121,070 mi
Last recorded121,070 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR92 PGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2014 121,070 miles

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

chip in zone "a"

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s front tyre worn on edge

slight exhaust leak centre

Pass 16 Aug 2014 121,070 miles

chip in zone "a"

o/s & n/s rear brake pipes corroded

o/s & n/s rear tyres perished

o/s door mirror repaired with tape

o/s front tyre worn on edge

slight exhaust leak centre

Pass 2 Oct 2013 113,800 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 113,791 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 104,714 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release cable handle broke

near side front dip beam slightly dim

near side front fog light insecure

off side front headlight wiper arm and washer jet fixing broke

Fail 3 Oct 2012 104,714 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

bonnet release cable handle broke

near side front dip beam slightly dim

near side front fog light insecure

off side front headlight wiper arm and washer jet fixing broke

Pass 28 Sep 2011 94,154 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cv boots starting to perish

both front tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edges

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 28 Sep 2011 94,154 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front cv boots starting to perish

both front tyre starting to wear smooth on inner edges

slight play in both rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 8 May 2010 81,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 74,507 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 68,934 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 64,292 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 64,292 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2006 62,988 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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R92 PGC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R92 PGC, 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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R92 PGC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R92 PGC shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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