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R590 SLO

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

77,436 mi
Last recorded77,436 miles
Recorded on19 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 SLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 May 2021 77,436 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear SEATS ARE OBSTRUCTED

Fail 18 May 2021 77,436 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195/55 R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear SEATS ARE OBSTRUCTED

Pass 1 Jun 2020 77,212 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Jun 2020 77,212 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2019 72,682 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 72,682 miles

Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Offside rear lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 195 55 16 right size (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front undertray insecure

Pass 30 Apr 2018 72,288 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front (1.4.A.2f)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear (1.4.A.2f)

Headlamp wiper sticking offside

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2017 71,650 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2017 71,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brake pedal rubber worn

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s & o/s (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 70,869 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 69,955 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 69,955 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jun 2014 68,871 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 67,198 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 67,198 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2012 66,197 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 66,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 64,197 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 62,317 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 62,317 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2009 60,477 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 60,477 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 56,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 51,859 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 46,781 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jul 2006 46,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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R590 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 SLO, 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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R590 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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