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R983 RCW

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

91,566 mi
Last recorded91,566 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 RCW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 91,566 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 91,151 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 89,751 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 89,751 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,068 miles

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 88,068 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)

n/s and o/s rear inner sills corroded.

Fail 1 Dec 2017 88,059 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear bottom inner sill slightly corroded.

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

bottom under-trays fitted.

front to rear fuel lines excessively corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2016 86,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front chips on windscreen.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

underbody of vehicle corroded.

Fail 5 Nov 2016 86,673 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front chips on windscreen.

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

bottom under-trays fitted.

top engine covers fitted.

underbody of vehicle corroded.

Pass 14 Nov 2015 84,111 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 82,528 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 80,445 miles

Center exhaust system deterioted.

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)

Vehicle struggles to go in reverse gear.

Pass 17 Nov 2012 78,172 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)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

centre exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Fail 17 Nov 2012 78,172 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

centre exhaust has part of system slightly deteriorated

front and rear number plates deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2011 76,562 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,113 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

air con not work

all 4 discs corroded

front & rear n/plates

service lamp on

Pass 21 Nov 2009 71,370 miles

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

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

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

exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

rear no plate starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Nov 2008 66,293 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both repeator indicators going white

Pass 23 Nov 2007 61,796 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 57,169 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 57,169 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 52,175 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 52,175 miles

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

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

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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R983 RCW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 R983 RCW, 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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R983 RCW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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