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R536 TPX

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,996 mi
Last recorded107,996 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR536 TPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2021 107,996 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Aug 2020 92,595 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 80,326 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2018 66,542 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 66,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2017 37,232 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2017 36,489 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high no adjuster headlamp reflector insecure (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,323 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 24,467 miles

Exhaust centre rubber mounting perished

Nearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Nearside rear marker light not working

Pass 15 Aug 2014 23,042 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 22,069 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 22,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 21,044 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Jul 2011 18,978 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 18,978 miles

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 13 Jul 2010 17,748 miles

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 20 Jul 2009 16,663 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 15,348 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 14,176 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 13,040 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2005 11,474 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R536 TPX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R536 TPX, 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 R536 TPX registered?

R536 TPX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R536 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R536 TPX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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