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R93 GNK

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

105,020 mi
Last recorded105,020 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR93 GNK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2016 105,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

All suspension coil springs corroded as are rear shock absorber casings

Front number plate deterioating

OSF alloy wheel inner edge damage

Pass 13 Nov 2015 102,909 miles

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Ns tyre tread is starting to perish

Tape on headlamp glass

Fail 13 Nov 2015 102,909 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both (1.7.5a)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Both front tyres have worn to 3mm

Ns tyre tread is starting to perish

Tape on headlamp glass

Pass 8 Nov 2014 97,059 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 93,489 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 93,489 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 90,505 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 88,452 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 84,982 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 82,069 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 82,069 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 74,941 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 65,241 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 54,263 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 45,914 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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R93 GNK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R93 GNK, 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 R93 GNK registered?

R93 GNK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R93 GNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R93 GNK shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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