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K40 SHB

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,444 mi
Last recorded115,444 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK40 SHB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 115,444 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

gear box slight oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2008 96,715 miles

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 1 Oct 2007 93,372 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 89,514 miles

nearside front tyre has cut to side wall not down to cords

Fail 23 Oct 2006 89,514 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre has cut in sidewall not down to cords

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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K40 SHB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K40 SHB, 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 K40 SHB?

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What year was K40 SHB registered?

K40 SHB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is K40 SHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K40 SHB shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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