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A9 KFA

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,822 mi
Last recorded134,822 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 KFA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 134,822 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 129,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 121,827 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear radius arm stablizers perished

both rear tyres worn

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

r/o/s tyre has a nail in

Fail 4 Aug 2008 121,827 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear radius arm stablizers perished

both rear tyres worn

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded

fuel filter corroded

r/o/s tyre has a nail in

Pass 18 Aug 2007 118,344 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 118,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Aug 2006 110,218 miles

Oil leak

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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A9 KFA is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A9 KFA, 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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What year was A9 KFA registered?

A9 KFA is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 February 1997.

Is A9 KFA safe to buy?

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