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R666 GEN

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

65,901 mi
Last recorded65,901 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR666 GEN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2025 65,901 miles

Rear anti roll bar corroded

slight leak of gases exhaust joint

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front anti roll bar corroded

Nearside Rear damage to door and wing areas no sharp edges

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 65,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Apr 2024 65,118 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened wishbones (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casings corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2023 64,129 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front anti roll bar corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

headlining sagging in rear of car view not obstructed

slight leak of exhaust gases

Fail 2 May 2023 64,129 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front anti roll bar corroded

Rear anti roll bar corroded

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

headlining sagging in rear of car view not obstructed

slight leak of exhaust gases

Pass 8 Apr 2022 61,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty due to standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged button damaged but works and secures belt (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear anti roll bar corroded

exhaust corroded and baffle plates loose

sill covers fitted sills could not be seen clearly

Pass 5 Mar 2019 60,921 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 60,316 miles

Front Exhaust noisy catalyst (7.1.4)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 59,467 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2015 58,432 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,659 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2014 57,659 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 56,749 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 55,656 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 54,639 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 54,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 53,543 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 52,098 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2008 49,503 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 47,373 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 45,133 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 45,128 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R666 GEN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R666 GEN, 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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R666 GEN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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