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R143 UKP

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,418 mi
Last recorded122,418 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR143 UKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 23 Sep 2010 122,418 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2009 113,902 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 101,420 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 90,183 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 79,463 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2005 68,335 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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R143 UKP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests 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 R143 UKP, 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 R143 UKP registered?

R143 UKP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R143 UKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R143 UKP shows 6 tests 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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