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R465 ACR

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,420 mi
Last recorded171,420 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 ACR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2013 171,420 miles

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

surface corrossion underside

Fail 7 Jun 2013 171,420 miles

Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

surface corrossion underside

Pass 26 May 2012 162,144 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 162,144 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

gear oil weeping from n/s inner cv boot seal

o/s/r tyre starting to distort in tread

Pass 10 Jun 2011 153,940 miles

front pads getting low

n/s outer sill corroded

o/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 18 Jan 2010 153,526 miles

1) offside front tyre worn to 1.6mm on inner edge 2) offside and nearside rear metal brake pipe's corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 151,400 miles

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 Oct 2007 138,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 138,658 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 124,451 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 124,446 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear 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)

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 107,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

damage to front number plate near to limit

front brake discs getting low

handbrake performance slightly low

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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R465 ACR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R465 ACR, 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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R465 ACR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 November 1997.

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