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R994 YOR

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

118,904 mi
Last recorded118,904 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR994 YOR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2011 118,904 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pads worn

minor wear nearside front anti roll bar link

nearside rear running light inop

offside front running light damaged and insecure

rear trailing arm link arm bushes perishing

slight wear nearside front inner rack joint

Pass 28 Jan 2010 114,138 miles

Oil leak

front and rear number plate backing deterioted

Fail 25 Jan 2010 114,177 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Oil leak

front and rear number plate backing deterioted

Pass 16 Feb 2009 107,280 miles

both front coil springs heavily corroded @ top

both front wishbones heavily corroded

engine oil leak

heavy corrosion to offside rear top stay bar mount

nearside rear outer position lamp inoperative

offside & nearside chassis & suspention mounts corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Fail 10 Feb 2009 107,215 miles

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

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

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

both front coil springs heavily corroded @ top

both front wishbones heavily corroded

engine oil leak

heavy corrosion to offside rear top stay bar mount

nearside rear outer position lamp inoperative

offside & nearside chassis & suspention mounts corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

rear number plate in poor condition

slight play in both front lower ball joints

Pass 4 Feb 2008 99,292 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 92,333 miles

same as sheet number 503157137039

Fail 6 Feb 2007 92,333 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s rear brake disc rusty

o/rear suspension arm bush at body split

Pass 20 Feb 2006 84,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R994 YOR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R994 YOR, 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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R994 YOR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 1997.

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