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R578 LJT

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Dec 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

58,293 mi
Last recorded58,293 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 LJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 58,293 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 57,924 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 57,096 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked, perished & stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers smeary

Fail 23 Aug 2023 57,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight adjuster loose & disconnected (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight adjuster loose & disconnected (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both cracked, perished & stepped on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

wipers smeary

Pass 20 Jul 2022 55,622 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished and tread blocks wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 4 Aug 2021 52,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 5 Mar 2020 49,946 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly perished and slightly stepped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 25 Mar 2019 48,883 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 48,024 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 47,455 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 46,875 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,346 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 43,537 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 42,643 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 41,978 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,676 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 39,135 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 38,888 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,888 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 38,549 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 37,566 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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R578 LJT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R578 LJT, 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 R578 LJT registered?

R578 LJT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 October 1997.

Is R578 LJT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 LJT shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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