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LHZ 6276

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,935 mi
Last recorded141,935 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLHZ 6276
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 141,935 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2016 141,934 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working n/s and o/s (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 125,458 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 120,578 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 115,016 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 111,790 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 107,368 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes starting to debond

Fail 27 Apr 2009 107,364 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes starting to debond

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,423 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 95,942 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 95,939 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 88,804 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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LHZ 6276 is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHZ 6276, 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 LHZ 6276 registered?

LHZ 6276 is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 November 1997.

Is LHZ 6276 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LHZ 6276 shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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