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R995 SDP

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,800 mi
Last recorded144,800 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 SDP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Jan 2022 144,800 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack arm (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 138,989 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 138,898 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear mounts one broken one perished (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 138,165 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Jan 2020 138,158 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 136,269 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 133,415 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 127,491 miles

centre exhaust rubber hanger broken. (exhaust still secure)

engine oil leak.

nail in offside front tyre.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear wiper blade defective.

Fail 19 Dec 2016 127,305 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

centre exhaust rubber hanger broken. (exhaust still secure)

engine oil leak.

nail in offside front tyre.

rear registration plate deteriorated.

rear wiper blade defective.

Pass 19 Dec 2015 120,163 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 113,203 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 107,440 miles

o/s/r outer sidelight is not working but is one of a pair of sidelights

Pass 5 Nov 2012 103,065 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 98,845 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 94,691 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 89,576 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 83,394 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 76,795 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 Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust coupling flange slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2007 70,868 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 63,927 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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R995 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R995 SDP, 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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R995 SDP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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