MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,684 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leaking offside front
Poor beam pattern on offside headlamp
Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Oil leaking offside front
Poor beam pattern on offside headlamp
Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit damaged but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R590 SJA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R590 SJA, 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 R590 SJA registered?
R590 SJA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R590 SJA safe to buy?
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