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R57 AFU

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,474 mi
Last recorded88,474 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR57 AFU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 88,474 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2024 85,332 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 83,118 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2022 80,618 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2021 77,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 77,462 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 68,577 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 66,615 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 65,990 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 65,454 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 64,610 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 63,367 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 62,759 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 62,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,208 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,735 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 60,639 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 59,944 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 58,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 56,425 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 56,416 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 54,577 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 54,568 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 7 Nov 2005 51,761 miles

both front tyres tread wearing on inner edge

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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R57 AFU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 R57 AFU, 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 R57 AFU registered?

R57 AFU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R57 AFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R57 AFU shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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