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R573 DPN

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,512 mi
Last recorded112,512 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR573 DPN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 112,512 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front indicator lense missing

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

wear detected in both rear antiroll d bushes not considered to be excessive

Fail 17 Oct 2014 112,512 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front marker light lense broken

offside front indicator lense missing

offside wiper poor condition

outer sill covers fitted unable to assess sills properly

wear detected in both rear antiroll d bushes not considered to be excessive

Fail 31 Jul 2013 104,240 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 104,240 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 96,778 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,600 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 91,268 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 88,921 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside front outer tyre side wall cut but not showing cords

Fail 26 May 2009 88,921 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on inner edge

offside front outer tyre side wall cut but not showing cords

Pass 1 May 2008 84,677 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 76,279 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 58,910 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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R573 DPN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R573 DPN, 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 R573 DPN registered?

R573 DPN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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