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R934 VKX

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,076 mi
Last recorded78,076 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR934 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 78,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2021 78,076 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

nearside and offside rear shock absorbers showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2020 77,769 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 77,769 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 75,371 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 72,055 miles

Rear nearside and offside indicators pale

Rear nearside and offside outer side lights inoperative - 50% lit

front and rear nearside and offside brake pipes to hoses corroded

Pass 30 May 2017 67,901 miles

Nearside Front Lower suspension arm ball-joint - play

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

front and rear number-plates deteriorating - STRONG ADVICE

Pass 1 Jun 2016 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball-joint play

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

all indicators pale

front and rear number-plates delaminating

nearside and offside rear outer position lights inoperative - 50% lit

Fail 31 May 2016 63,862 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusters inoperative (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower ball-joint play

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge - STRONG ADVICE

all indicators pale

front and rear number-plates delaminating

nearside and offside rear outer position lights inoperative - 50% lit

Pass 2 Jun 2015 59,330 miles

front and rear numberplates delaminating

offside rear brake pipe to hose corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 54,111 miles

front and rear numberplates delaminating

front and rear subframes and suspension arms / front and rear brake hose ferrules / rear chassis rails / exhaust system / rear inner sills - corroded

nearside and offside rear outer sidelight inoperative - 50% lit each side

rear indicators pale

Pass 7 Jun 2013 46,775 miles

exhaust system corroded

front and rear numberplates delaminating

front and rear subframe / suspension arms / coil springs / brake hose ferrules - corroding

nearside front inner wheel rim slight damage

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,500 miles

nearside and offside front and rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

nearside and offside front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside rear brake pipes to hoses corroding

offside front brake pipe to hose corroded

rear chassis rails and inner sills surface corrosion forming

Pass 7 Oct 2010 37,232 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside and offside front brake pipes to hoses corroding

nearside and offside rear brake discs slightly scored and corroded

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroded

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front tyre plugged

Pass 15 Oct 2009 35,666 miles

exhaust system corroding

nearside and offside rear brake hose metal ferrules corroding

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge - close to limit - uneven wear

offside front brake binding slightly

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2008 30,212 miles

nearside and offside rear tyre treads cracking

rear wiper blade split

Fail 13 Oct 2008 30,212 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside and offside rear tyre treads cracking

rear wiper blade split

Pass 11 Oct 2007 26,241 miles

exhaust system corroding

Pass 26 Oct 2006 23,773 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006 23,772 miles

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

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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R934 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R934 VKX, 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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What year was R934 VKX registered?

R934 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 November 1997.

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