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R102 VDV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,716 mi
Last recorded125,716 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2006
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR102 VDV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 3 Feb 2006 125,716 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear number plate deteriorating

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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R102 VDV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R102 VDV, 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 R102 VDV registered?

R102 VDV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 August 1997.

Is R102 VDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R102 VDV shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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