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R952 YHK

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

117,704 mi
Last recorded117,704 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR952 YHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 117,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF CATALTYIC CONVERTOR JOIN (7.1.2)

HEADLAMP SWITCH FEELS LOOSE STILL WORKS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 117,679 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR OF CATALTYIC CONVERTOR JOIN (7.1.2)

HEADLAMP SWITCH FEELS LOOSE STILL WORKS

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D BUSHES BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 111,479 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 108,807 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 103,199 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 98,149 miles

Front number plate cracked

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front tyre has cut on outer side wall

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,224 miles

Nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,077 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 87,179 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 87,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,491 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 78,225 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)

both inner steering rack balljoints slightly worn

offside front inner brake pad worn low

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear number plate seperating

Fail 21 Sep 2007 78,225 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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)

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Sep 2006 71,535 miles

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

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

Steering rack deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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R952 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R952 YHK, 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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R952 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 October 1997.

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