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R532 DPN

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

162,720 mi
Last recorded162,720 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR532 DPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2018 162,720 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 158,570 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre very low on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2016 155,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2016 155,455 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 152,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 152,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2014 149,115 miles

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 146,292 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 146,292 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 1 May 2012 143,355 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 143,355 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 May 2011 140,295 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 137,834 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 137,834 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Fail 20 May 2009 132,214 miles

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

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

Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

both front seat belts have been caught in door lock

c.v boots showing surface cracking

chips in windscreen

front no plate showing tarnish

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion at rear

n/s/f seat belt stalk push button holed

rear discs showing lipping

rear pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2009 132,214 miles

both front seat belts have been caught in door lock

c.v boots showing surface cracking

chips in windscreen

front no plate showing tarnish

front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion at rear

n/s/f seat belt stalk push button holed

rear discs showing lipping

rear pads wearing low

Pass 27 May 2008 126,121 miles

chips in windscreen

cv boots showing surface cracks

dip beam pattern only just showing

front no plate cracked

front seat belts have been caught in door locks

over axle exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear no showing delamination

rear pads wearing low

rear side arm bushes showing splits

slight discoloration showing on front indecators

Fail 27 May 2008 126,121 miles

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

chips in windscreen

cv boots showing surface cracks

dip beam pattern only just showing

front discs heavily lipped

front no plate cracked

front seat belts have been caught in door locks

over axle exhaust joint heavily corroded

rear no showing delamination

rear pads wearing low

rear side arm bushes showing splits

slight discoloration showing on front indecators

Pass 6 Jun 2007 118,186 miles

chips in windscreen

front indicators showing fade

front tyres worn on inside shoulders

n/s/f seat belt marked

o/s dip beam pattern only just showing

o/s/f seat belt marked buckle hold up button missing

surface cracks showing in rear tyre sidewalls

tarnish on front no plate

Pass 8 Jun 2006 111,514 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2005 104,627 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2005 104,627 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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R532 DPN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R532 DPN, 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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R532 DPN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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