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Y738 DHR

1986 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1834cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,498 mi
Last recorded125,498 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY738 DHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,834cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 125,498 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2019 121,991 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2018 118,570 miles

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

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

exhasut corroded

Pass 15 Feb 2017 114,778 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 15 Feb 2017 114,778 miles

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

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 111,356 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 107,159 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

rear both leading to hoses brake pipe slighley corroded

Pass 18 Feb 2014 103,729 miles

Exhaust corroded

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 100,263 miles

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 100,263 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Exhaust system corroded

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 97,682 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 97,385 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 97,385 miles

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

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

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

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

2x front brake discs worn thin

nearside rear side marker lens broken & showing white light

Pass 2 Mar 2010 87,244 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 87,244 miles

Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 72,065 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 72,065 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 60,593 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 60,593 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 51,544 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 41,833 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 41,833 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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Y738 DHR is a 1986 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,834cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 Y738 DHR, 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 40 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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Y738 DHR is a 1986 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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