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R2 REK

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

148,274 mi
Last recorded148,274 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR2 REK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 148,274 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is below minimum mark

front brake discs worn on faces

nearside front headlamp beam intensity becoming poor

nearside front position lamp dim

offside rear brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack

Fail 5 Apr 2011 148,274 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine oil level is below minimum mark

front brake discs worn on faces

nearside front headlamp beam intensity becoming poor

nearside front position lamp dim

offside rear brake pipe to flexible hose is corroding

oil leak from engine area

slight play in offside and nearside front steering rack

Pass 31 Dec 2009 144,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

oil leak from engine/gearbox area

Pass 19 Dec 2008 138,457 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 138,387 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 12 Dec 2007 131,870 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 131,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 125,316 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 125,316 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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R2 REK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R2 REK, 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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R2 REK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 1997.

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