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P54 RUR

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

95,200 mi
Last recorded95,200 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP54 RUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Dec 2013 95,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

at least 1 light source at the nera side rear position lamp is inoperative.

evidence of exhaust leaks.

near side rear tyre is perished/cracked.

off side front outer sill section corroded/holed.

Pass 28 Nov 2012 91,836 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2011 90,067 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2010 85,099 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 85,098 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 78,553 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 78,553 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 67,935 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 59,455 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 50,618 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2005 40,218 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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P54 RUR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 P54 RUR, 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 P54 RUR registered?

P54 RUR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 February 1997.

Is P54 RUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P54 RUR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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