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R549 VEV

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,970 mi
Last recorded109,970 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 VEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 109,970 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 105,480 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 2 Jul 2019 105,444 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2018 101,509 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2017 97,816 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Jul 2016 93,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Jul 2016 93,822 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Jul 2015 91,353 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2014 89,484 miles

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

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

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 85,611 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 81,577 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2012 81,577 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

battery insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2011 77,188 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 76,937 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 68,043 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 61,746 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 56,508 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2007 47,357 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 44,730 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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R549 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R549 VEV, 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 R549 VEV registered?

R549 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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