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R980 YHK

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

154,267 mi
Last recorded154,267 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR980 YHK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 154,267 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2012 134,791 miles

BET failed ans emissions slow to drop

front exhaust rusty

n/s headlamp poor

r/n/s flexable brake hose clip missing

rear discs worn

rear suspension bushes split (large o/s and n/s)

underside rusty in places

Pass 5 Apr 2011 129,455 miles

All four tyres are remolds.

Both rear suspension radius arm front bushes are perrished

Oil leak noted from the o/s gearbox/driveshaft oil seal area.

The front and rear exhaust joints are corroded.

The lower rear engine mount bush is stsrting to split.

Fail 4 Apr 2011 129,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

All four tyres are remolds.

Both rear suspension radius arm front bushes are perrished

Oil leak noted from the o/s gearbox/driveshaft oil seal area.

The O/S headlamp aim had to be adjusted.

The front and rear exhaust joints are corroded.

The lower rear engine mount bush is stsrting to split.

Pass 29 Mar 2010 122,477 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 122,477 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Apr 2009 115,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r outer side light inop

Pass 17 Apr 2008 107,373 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 107,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 15 Apr 2008 107,370 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Apr 2007 99,641 miles

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Fail 18 Apr 2007 99,630 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust rusty

front pads low and discs badly worn

hazard switch poor in operation

rear suspension bushes perished

Pass 7 Apr 2006 88,428 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 88,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

DAMAGE TO NEAR SIDE FRONT ROAD RIM

PLAY IN REAR SHOCKER TOP MOUNTS BOTH SIDES

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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R980 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 R980 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 R980 YHK registered?

R980 YHK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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