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R120 DWL

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,557 mi
Last recorded82,557 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR120 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2013 82,557 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 76,261 miles

exhaust in poor condition - may require attention before next MOT

Pass 17 Jun 2011 69,879 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 69,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 May 2010 62,446 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

service warning light on dash

various steering/ suspension ball joint boots perished/ split

windscreen beginning to de- laminate in lower corner

wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,288 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2008 49,373 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

tyres and headlamps poor condition

Pass 11 Jun 2008 49,373 miles

tyres and headlamps poor condition

Pass 22 Jun 2007 43,201 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight play at front wheels

suspect noise from n/s/f wheel bearing- further investigation required to fully diagnose

very small chips in screen

Pass 12 Jul 2006 35,057 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2005 29,283 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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R120 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R120 DWL, 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 R120 DWL registered?

R120 DWL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R120 DWL safe to buy?

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