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VA03 DHX

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

144,358 mi
Last recorded144,358 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA03 DHX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2016 144,358 miles

Front Upper front shock absorber top swivels noisy when turned-no excess wear detected

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front bumper lower trim nearside semi insecure

Front headlamp wipers split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear metal fuel pipes corroding at rear

service light illuminated on dash

Fail 27 Sep 2016 144,358 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from front to rear offside flexi hose corroded at nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner edge 205-50-16 fitted (4.1.D.1b)

Front Upper front shock absorber top swivels noisy when turned-no excess wear detected

Front both tyres worn on inner edges

Front bumper lower trim nearside semi insecure

Front headlamp wipers split

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe to hub flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear metal fuel pipes corroding at rear

service light illuminated on dash

Pass 1 Oct 2015 130,101 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe feeding o/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r outer

Fail 1 Oct 2015 130,101 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipe feeding o/s rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted n/s/r outer

Pass 20 Sep 2014 115,317 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 101,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Sep 2013 101,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 89,215 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 76,939 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2011 76,935 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 66,832 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 157,792 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 157,792 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 147,298 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 147,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

offside rear brake back plate corroded

rear suspension trailing arm bushes perishing

Pass 20 Sep 2007 133,621 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside front tyre perished and cracking on side walls

nearside rear lower control arm outer bush splitting

nearside rear trailing arm bush unbonding

offside front tyre has cut 30mm long but not showing cords or ply

offside rear brake back plate corroding

offside rear trailing arm bush unbonding

windscreen wiperblades split but still clearing screen

Pass 2 Oct 2006 118,823 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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VA03 DHX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VA03 DHX, 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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VA03 DHX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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