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R597 DDA

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

107,915 mi
Last recorded107,915 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 DDA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2014 107,915 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 104,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,100 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose

both headlamp beam images poor

nearside front brake caliper damp

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 31 Jan 2012 101,046 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

battery loose

both headlamp beam images poor

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,942 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 96,942 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 90,017 miles

o/s/r tyre getting low on inner edge and perished

Pass 3 Mar 2009 84,429 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 84,422 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2008 79,154 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 79,153 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 75,578 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 68,401 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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R597 DDA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R597 DDA, 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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R597 DDA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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