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R646 MJM

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,417 mi
Last recorded118,417 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR646 MJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2026 118,417 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Most suspension components corroded

underside of vehicle is in a state of corrosion

Pass 6 Aug 2025 115,438 miles

general underside corroded. Not excessive

Pass 9 Aug 2024 112,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 109,381 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2022 106,952 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 106,952 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 103,769 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 101,195 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 97,653 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2019 97,653 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 93,337 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,337 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 89,896 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 85,830 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2015 82,325 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2015 82,325 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 13 Aug 2014 80,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,353 miles

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 74,045 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 70,695 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 70,692 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Plastic sill panels fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2010 63,201 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2010 63,190 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 59,174 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 59,170 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,398 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 47,422 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 41,468 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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R646 MJM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R646 MJM, 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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R646 MJM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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