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R996 ABK

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2017
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

114,192 mi
Last recorded114,192 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR996 ABK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 114,192 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2015 109,425 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 108,557 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 100,764 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 100,764 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 90,956 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 78,613 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 78,613 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 64,468 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 61,408 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 52,431 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 52,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 42,920 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 33,374 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 19 Sep 2006 31,441 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 31,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2005 29,076 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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R996 ABK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R996 ABK, 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 R996 ABK registered?

R996 ABK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R996 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R996 ABK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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