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R97 NBM

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

151,033 mi
Last recorded151,033 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR97 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2009 151,033 miles

advise resecuring of exhaust cat to centre join.....

front & rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn.....

n//s/f &o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn....

n/s door mirror cracked.....

n/s/f & n/s/r doors damaged....

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge , advise replacement.....

play in n/s/f suspension lower ball joint , advise replacement.....

play in o/s of steering rack, advise investigation.....

Fail 20 Jul 2009 151,033 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

advise resecuring of exhaust cat to centre join.....

front & rear anti roll bar saddle bushes worn.....

n//s/f &o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted.....

n/s & o/s/r brake pipes corroding.....

n/s & o/s/r trailing arm bushes worn....

n/s door mirror cracked.....

n/s/f & n/s/r doors damaged....

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge , advise replacement.....

play in n/s/f suspension lower ball joint , advise replacement.....

play in o/s of steering rack, advise investigation.....

Pass 2 Jul 2008 131,967 miles

n/s outer c/v gaiter starting to split....

o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

rear exhaust join flanges corroded....

slight play in o/s of steering rack...

wipers smear...

Fail 1 Jul 2008 131,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s outer c/v gaiter starting to split....

o/s/f & o/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

rear exhaust join flanges corroded....

slight play in o/s of steering rack...

wipers smear...

Pass 31 May 2007 109,121 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 109,121 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

clonk from rear , advise investigation...

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing....

n/s & o/s/r outer brake pads low....

o/s/f & n/s/r inner wheel rims distorted....

o/s/f indicator faded..

play in steering rack...

rear exhaust silencer join corroded....

vehicle dirty....

wet test..

Pass 27 May 2006 89,159 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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R97 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R97 NBM, 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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R97 NBM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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