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TBZ 3690

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBZ 3690
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2016 104,804 miles

o/s/f wheel slightly buckled

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 96,193 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)

slight imbalance front brakes

Fail 21 Mar 2015 96,193 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight imbalance front brakes

Pass 19 Mar 2014 89,205 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2014 89,205 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 87,046 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 87,046 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 21 May 2012 85,755 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 84,789 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 84,789 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 10 May 2010 84,088 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 84,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2009 82,362 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2008 80,948 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 May 2008 80,948 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc cracked (3.5.1h)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 25 May 2007 79,302 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 77,085 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2005 70,082 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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TBZ 3690 is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBZ 3690, 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 TBZ 3690 registered?

TBZ 3690 is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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