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R596 JKO

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

118,325 mi
Last recorded118,325 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR596 JKO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 118,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Suspected noisy powersteering pump

Pass 10 Dec 2018 98,888 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2018 98,887 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 75,026 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,195 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox seal ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Dec 2016 64,194 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 60,395 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (inner and outer edges) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 58,164 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 52,174 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 52,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 44,339 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 37,208 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 37,208 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2011 35,379 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 35,379 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 27,122 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 27,122 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Jul 2009 23,751 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 23,043 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 22,037 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 22,037 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2006 20,623 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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R596 JKO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 R596 JKO, 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 R596 JKO registered?

R596 JKO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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