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R519 VUD

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,429 mi
Last recorded161,429 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR519 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 161,429 miles

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

handbrake warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Fail 19 Jul 2013 161,426 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

handbrake warning light on

plastic sill covers fitted

underside has slight corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2012 156,582 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2012 156,579 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 150,899 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear discs corroded but not seriously weakened

rear floorplan corroding badly

rear suspension upper tie-bars corroding

Fail 7 Jul 2011 150,687 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

rear discs corroded but not seriously weakened

rear floorplan corroding badly

rear suspension upper tie-bars corroding

Pass 6 May 2010 141,354 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side wiper blade smearing slightly

Fail 30 Apr 2010 141,209 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

near side wiper blade smearing slightly

Pass 20 Apr 2009 133,852 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 119,775 miles

cam belt replacement due every 80,00 miles / 8 years whichever occurs soonest

front brakes have slight judder on brake roller test

offside & nearside front brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Fail 7 Mar 2008 119,684 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

cam belt replacement due every 80,00 miles / 8 years whichever occurs soonest

front brakes have slight judder on brake roller test

gearstick selector bushes required

offside & nearside front brake pipes show signs of corrosion

Pass 6 Mar 2007 113,268 miles

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

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

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

advisable to check tracking

offside front wheel is binding slightly

ofside & nearside rear radius arm bushes show slight seperation

Pass 9 Mar 2006 107,605 miles

nearside rear wheel is binding slightly

offside & nearside rear trailing arm bushes are slightly worn

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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R519 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R519 VUD, 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 R519 VUD registered?

R519 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R519 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R519 VUD shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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