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R566 TRV

1997 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

104,977 mi
Last recorded104,977 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR566 TRV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 104,977 miles

Corrosion in various places.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Fail 30 Jun 2017 104,974 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb not fitted correctly. (1.8.A.1b)

Corrosion in various places.

O/s rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,686 miles

both front lower arms corroded

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes slightly worn

Pass 3 Jul 2015 96,423 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 93,397 miles

Corrosion starting underneath.

Side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Fail 16 Jul 2014 93,002 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Corrosion starting underneath.

Front tyres are wearing on the inner edges.

Side repeaters are losing amber colouration.

Pass 11 Jul 2013 87,317 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 84,080 miles

N/s rear tyre is close to the limit.

Rear indicators are losing amber colouration.

Pass 18 Jul 2011 78,547 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 19 Jul 2010 77,167 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 74,625 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jul 2009 74,625 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 11,258 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 66,840 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)

Pass 21 Jul 2006 62,114 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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R566 TRV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R566 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 R566 TRV registered?

R566 TRV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R566 TRV safe to buy?

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