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GAZ 8475

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,958 mi
Last recorded80,958 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAZ 8475
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2008 80,958 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 75,613 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 75,613 miles

Brake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the gauge has reached the warning mark (3.3.E.5a)

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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GAZ 8475 is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GAZ 8475, 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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How do I check the history of GAZ 8475?

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What year was GAZ 8475 registered?

GAZ 8475 is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 July 1997.

Is GAZ 8475 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAZ 8475 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GAZ 8475 have outstanding finance?

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