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R621 JHR

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

56,038 mi
Last recorded56,038 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 JHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2019 56,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly binding

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both reverse lamps inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 55,984 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim too high Both adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake caliper slightly binding

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

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both reverse lamps inoperative

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 50,158 miles

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

Fail 5 Feb 2018 50,151 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 43,448 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 43,441 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer wall fatigued with splits (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and near 1.6mm tread limit (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 28,699 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Corrosion to footwell

Pass 18 Sep 2014 25,626 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 24,933 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 23,941 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 23,008 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 22,489 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 21,565 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 20,561 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 19,595 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,610 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED BUT PASSES MOT REQUIREMENTS

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2005 17,282 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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R621 JHR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 R621 JHR, 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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R621 JHR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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