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R951 MGC

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

188,056 mi
Last recorded188,056 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 188,056 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 169,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front door has surface corrosion

nearside front wing surface corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2017 169,289 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front door has surface corrosion

nearside front wing surface corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2016 151,275 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 151,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 134,006 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,998 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 130,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

front exhaust corroded

osf head lamp no back cover fitted

sill covers fitted ns & os

Pass 9 Oct 2013 126,412 miles

exhaust corroded

front coil springs corroded

n/s/f cv gaitor perished

oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2012 122,556 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2011 120,114 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers worn

osr seat belt stalk worn button

sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Sep 2011 120,114 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front wipers worn

osr seat belt stalk worn button

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 116,927 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 30 Sep 2009 113,068 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,317 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 108,317 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 101,419 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 93,707 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 93,707 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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R951 MGC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 R951 MGC, 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 R951 MGC registered?

R951 MGC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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