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R564 TRV

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

87,297 mi
Last recorded87,297 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR564 TRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2013 87,297 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 87,296 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

VEHICLE MISFIRRING ON TEST

VEHICLE OWNER HAS BEEN ADVISED NOT TO DRIVE CAR DUE SEVERITY OF FRONT NEARSIDE BALL JOINT

anti roll bar links perished and worn

brake discs corroded

brake pipes corroded

rear suspension tie rod arm bushes worn and perished

Pass 7 Jul 2011 80,189 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 80,189 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Jun 2010 74,268 miles

brake pipes corroded

front lamps dim

rear axle bushes allowing movement

rear wiper split

Fail 28 May 2010 74,266 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

brake pipes corroded

front lamps dim

rear axle bushes allowing movement

rear wiper split

Pass 30 May 2009 69,160 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 67,005 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

rear wiper blade

unable to check fully underneath and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2008 67,005 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

nearside front shock absorber slightly damp

rear wiper blade

unable to check fully underneath and outer sills due to plastic covers fitted

Pass 24 May 2007 61,861 miles

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

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

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

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 12 May 2006 50,502 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 50,502 miles

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

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

both front windscreen washers jet slightly blocked

front bumper paint damaged nearside

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 May 2005 44,791 miles
Fail 20 May 2005 44,791 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 20 May 2005 44,791 miles

Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

advise on front number plate deformed

advise on wing repeater lights flashing clear slightly

offside rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat

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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R564 TRV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 R564 TRV, 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 R564 TRV registered?

R564 TRV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R564 TRV safe to buy?

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