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R867 HFR

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

97,106 mi
Last recorded97,106 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR867 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 97,106 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2024 97,106 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Has slight play also (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Badly delaminated (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 88,827 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 88,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 83,619 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2022 83,619 miles

Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 76,671 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 69,788 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 69,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Oct 2019 65,125 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2018 64,203 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both. (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Headlamp reflector slightly defective both starting to fade. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 62,003 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 4 Aug 2017 62,003 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill. (2.4.A.3)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both. (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2016 59,522 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill has surface corrosion. (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 56,328 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to o/s/r brake disc.

surface corrosion to rear of o/s sill.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 56,328 miles

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

corrosion to o/s/r brake disc.

surface corrosion to rear of o/s sill.

Pass 18 Aug 2014 53,525 miles

surface corrosion to o/s/r sill.

Pass 2 Aug 2013 50,306 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 47,379 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 14 Aug 2012 47,379 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 44,276 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 40,977 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,344 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2008 33,623 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 30,128 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 30,128 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 26,782 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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R867 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R867 HFR, 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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R867 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 August 1997.

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