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R504 XEG

1997 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

94,572 mi
Last recorded94,572 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR504 XEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2025 94,572 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

slight corrosion evident on under body and components

Pass 17 Feb 2024 89,760 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2024 89,714 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill within 30 cm of front sub frame mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 85,119 miles

front number plate damaged

some wear to upper control arm bushes

Fail 17 Feb 2023 85,119 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front number plate damaged

some wear to upper control arm bushes

Pass 19 Nov 2021 84,799 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion to offside rear inner/outer sills

front lower engine mount starting to wear

front registration plate deteriorating

offside front tyre perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2021 84,779 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear upper control arms inner bushes starting to deteriorate

corrosion to offside rear inner/outer sills

front lower engine mount starting to wear

front registration plate deteriorating

offside front tyre perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,282 miles

both lower engine mounts deteriorating

both repeater lamps fading in colour

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside front wishbone

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside rear upper control arm inner bush deteriorating

perishing to offside rear tyre

Fail 12 Nov 2020 84,267 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both lower engine mounts deteriorating

both repeater lamps fading in colour

corrosion to both rear outer sills

corrosion to nearside rear inner sill

corrosion to offside front wishbone

front registration plate deteriorating

nearside rear upper control arm inner bush deteriorating

perishing to offside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2019 83,519 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s/f wishbone corroded

wear to rear control arm bushes

Pass 25 May 2018 82,757 miles

both rear tyres perishing/splitting - recommend replace

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside front wishbone

front registration plate deteriorating

some perishing to both rear trailing arms front bushes

windscreen chipped and delaminating at lower border

Fail 17 May 2018 82,749 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

both rear tyres perishing/splitting - recommend replace

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

corrosion to offside front wishbone

front registration plate deteriorating

some perishing to both rear trailing arms front bushes

windscreen chipped and delaminating at lower border

Pass 12 May 2017 81,725 miles

corrosion patches to rear inner/outer sills

corrosion to o/s/f wishbone

delaminating to front number plate

front brake discs worn

perishing/cracking to rear tyres

some indicators fading colour

Pass 12 May 2016 80,758 miles

n/s/f brake pipe corroding/starting to pit

n/s/r tyre cracking outer edge

rear brake pipes corroding/pitting - recommend replace soon

some wear to brake discs

Fail 3 May 2016 80,729 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f brake pipe corroding/starting to pit

n/s/r tyre cracking outer edge

rear brake pipes corroding/pitting - recommend replace soon

some wear to brake discs

Pass 11 May 2015 80,182 miles

front and rear brake pipes in wheel arches previously greased

slight cracking in rear tyre tread

some wear to rear control arm bushes

Pass 6 May 2014 78,748 miles

cracking to n/s/f + o/s/r tyres + slightly to n/s/r

n/s/r brake pipe and rear brake pipes previously greased

some wear to rear control arm bushes

Fail 2 May 2014 78,722 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

cracking to n/s/f + o/s/r tyres + slightly to n/s/r

n/s/r brake pipe and rear brake pipes previously greased

some wear to rear control arm bushes

Pass 3 May 2013 77,629 miles

both headlamp beam patterns getting weak

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

offside rear tyre perishing

some corrosion to both rear and nearside front brake pipes

some corrosion to nearside rear sill/wheel arch

some wear to rear anti roll mount bushes

windscreen chipped and delaminating

Pass 8 May 2012 76,745 miles

headlamp adjusters broken

slight corrosion to n/s/f brake pipe - previously greased

some wear to brake discs

windscreen chipped + delaminating

Pass 20 May 2011 76,048 miles

headlight beam patterns weakening

o/s/f + rear indicators fading colour slightly

perishing to rear control arm bushes

Pass 19 Jun 2010 75,208 miles

oil leaks

some surface corrosion to brake pipes

some wear to front brake discs

Fail 19 Jun 2010 75,208 miles

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

oil leaks

some surface corrosion to brake pipes

some wear to front brake discs

Pass 5 Jun 2009 74,051 miles

some surface corrosion rear brake pipes

wear front discs

Fail 5 Jun 2009 74,051 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some surface corrosion rear brake pipes

wear front discs

Pass 10 Jun 2008 72,654 miles

both rear lower control arms outer bushes worn

front brake discs worn

slight perishing to front brake hoses

slight surface corrosion front brake pipes

Pass 5 Jun 2007 70,726 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 68,211 miles

rear controll lower controll arms outer bushes seperating

slight oil leak

some corrocion - nearside front sill

some edge wear- nearside front tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2005 65,543 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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R504 XEG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 R504 XEG, 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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R504 XEG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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