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R680 VKX

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

15,076 mi
Last recorded15,076 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 15,076 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2025 15,076 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 14,933 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2023 14,423 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 13,609 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 13,549 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 13,549 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working SIDE (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 13,438 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 13,427 miles

Nearside Rear Outline marker lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2019 13,259 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2019 13,259 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 13,126 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 12,885 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 20 Sep 2017 12,885 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 20 Oct 2016 12,670 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 12,670 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 12,485 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 12,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 12,270 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

head lamp reflectors deteriorated giving weak beam image

Fail 24 Sep 2014 12,270 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front number plate deteriorated

head lamp reflectors deteriorated giving weak beam image

Pass 11 Sep 2013 12,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Sep 2013 12,068 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 11,921 miles

n/s/f and both rear tyres all badly cracked

n/s/f lower braket not correctly fitted but secure

o/s/r inner side light n/w

Pass 24 Sep 2011 11,577 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2011 11,575 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres cracking

n/s/f lower arm bracket not correctly fitted but secure

n/s/f wall damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2010 11,213 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s/f lower arm rear clamp incorrectly fitted?but secure

n/s/f service brake lazy

o/s/r ionner side light not working

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,776 miles

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f bottom arm bracket incorrectly fitted but secure

o/s/r innewr side not working

Fail 28 Aug 2009 10,773 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres cracking

n/s/f bottom arm bracket incorrectly fitted but secure

o/s/r innewr side not working

Pass 18 Sep 2008 10,244 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f bottom arm bracket incorrectly fitted?but secure

Pass 27 Sep 2007 9,346 miles

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

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

n/s/f lower arm rear bracket round wrong way?bush secure

Pass 10 Aug 2006 8,324 miles

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

n/s/f lower arm rear mount incorrectly fitted ?

o/s/f tyre cracking

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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R680 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 R680 VKX, 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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R680 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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