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R537 SLO

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

74,768 mi
Last recorded74,768 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR537 SLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 74,768 miles

slight oil leake

Fail 21 Jan 2019 74,764 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

slight oil leake

Pass 18 Sep 2017 68,813 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Sep 2016 67,915 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front and rear greased at time of test (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

both front and n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 9 Sep 2015 66,632 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear flexys both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both sides (2.7.2a)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 667,071 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 64,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Sep 2013 64,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 63,105 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,640 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,839 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 47,382 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 44,951 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,961 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 38,232 miles

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 10 Aug 2006 38,231 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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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R537 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 R537 SLO, 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 R537 SLO registered?

R537 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R537 SLO safe to buy?

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