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R401 JAD

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

43,291 mi
Last recorded43,291 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR401 JAD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 43,291 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2026 43,282 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill beside suspension arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 42,453 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2024 41,636 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 40,613 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 39,803 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 38,654 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 37,721 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 36,777 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output worn inside (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output worn inside (1.7.5a)

both headlamp aim poor

Pass 19 Jul 2016 34,920 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

all four tyres starting to perish

Fail 19 Jul 2016 34,920 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

all four tyres starting to perish

Pass 17 Jul 2015 33,728 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust corroding

underbody heavily undersealed

Pass 22 Jul 2014 32,707 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 31,530 miles

handbrake travel

n/s rear footbrake not locking out

rear indicator bulbs starting to deterioate

slight corrosion and pitting front brake discs

Pass 24 Jul 2012 30,402 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 29,145 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both front tyres on legal limit

handbrake travel

n/s rear tyre badly perishing and splitting

Pass 25 Jul 2011 29,145 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

handbrake travel

n/s rear tyre badly perishing and splitting

Pass 19 Jul 2010 27,611 miles

under body wax oiled heavily

Fail 19 Jul 2010 27,611 miles

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

under body wax oiled heavily

Pass 14 Jul 2009 25,806 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,038 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 24,038 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 22,493 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Jul 2006 21,260 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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R401 JAD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 R401 JAD, 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 R401 JAD registered?

R401 JAD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R401 JAD safe to buy?

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