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R609 BDL

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

104,120 mi
Last recorded104,120 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR609 BDL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2022 104,120 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 103,533 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 103,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 102,692 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 100,900 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 99,233 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Sep 2018 99,233 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 97,365 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 95,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bumper marker lamp n/w and broken

Rear Lower camber rod bushes both sides split/splayed

Fail 12 Sep 2016 95,317 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear bumper marker lamp n/w and broken

Rear Lower camber rod bushes both sides split/splayed

Pass 21 Sep 2015 93,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 93,369 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement upper & lower (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded offside & nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 90,530 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 87,766 miles

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 87,766 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 84,530 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 81,572 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,706 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner shoulder

Pass 21 Sep 2009 74,456 miles

nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 18 Sep 2009 74,456 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside front & nearside rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2008 70,894 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Sep 2007 64,536 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Sep 2007 64,536 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Sep 2006 57,456 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 57,452 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R609 BDL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R609 BDL, 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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R609 BDL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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