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R608 YEV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,818 mi
Last recorded66,818 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR608 YEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 2 May 2025 66,818 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2024 64,876 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 May 2023 63,086 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2023 63,086 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 59,903 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 58,364 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 57,214 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 55,108 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2017 52,355 miles

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

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

unable to check rear seat belts, too much covering seats

Pass 12 Oct 2016 49,959 miles

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 Oct 2015 47,377 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 46,610 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

tested in wet conditions

Fail 13 Oct 2014 46,610 miles

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

n/s/f tyre getting low on tread

tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2013 45,806 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 40,936 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 40,936 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 37,061 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 36,408 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 36,121 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 35,827 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,917 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 33,587 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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R608 YEV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 R608 YEV, 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 R608 YEV registered?

R608 YEV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 1997.

Is R608 YEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R608 YEV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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