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R580 WWO

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

180,535 mi
Last recorded180,535 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 WWO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2012 180,535 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 180,522 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Feb 2011 176,117 miles

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

exahust blowing slightly

front tyres wearing uneven

nearside and offside front headlights slightly deteriorated

rear metal brake pipes slightly corroded

rear wiper worn

Pass 24 Feb 2010 173,170 miles

exhaust blowing slightly

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2010 173,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust blowing slightly

rear axle bushes slightly worn

Fail 24 Feb 2009 170,155 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 170,155 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 167,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

area around petrol filler cap corroded.

n/s/f marker bulb in bumper not working.

Fail 6 Mar 2008 167,327 miles

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

area around petrol filler cap corroded.

n/s/f marker bulb in bumper not working.

o/s/r inner pad anti rattle spring not seated correctly.

Pass 9 Mar 2007 163,138 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 163,138 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 23 Feb 2006 159,121 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 159,121 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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R580 WWO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R580 WWO, 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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R580 WWO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 1997.

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The MOT history for R580 WWO shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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