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R976 YHK

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

153,706 mi
Last recorded153,706 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 YHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 153,706 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mounting worn (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

damage to n/s front wing

Fail 19 Dec 2017 153,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and mounting worn (7.1.2)

Front Bumper insecure ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

damage to n/s front wing

Pass 23 Nov 2016 139,369 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 139,367 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Dec 2015 128,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2015 128,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 117,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 105,671 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 96,421 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 85,514 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 85,501 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 77,045 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 66,612 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 66,573 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

battery insecure , has broken nearside headlamp

Pass 19 Nov 2008 62,800 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 62,800 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2007 59,945 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 59,945 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2006 54,093 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust is slightly corroded

nearside rear tyre is slightly out of shape

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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R976 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R976 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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What year was R976 YHK registered?

R976 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 December 1997.

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