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R155 CFM

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,456 mi
Last recorded104,456 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR155 CFM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 104,456 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 104,456 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 98,393 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 93,921 miles

slight play on steering rack on o/s/f

Fail 24 Aug 2011 93,921 miles

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

slight play on steering rack on o/s/f

Pass 8 Sep 2010 90,764 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 90,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 85,797 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 85,797 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play on steering rack o/s

Pass 27 Aug 2008 81,045 miles

O/S/F AND N/S/R SIDE MARKERS OUT

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S STEERING RACK (TRACK ROD)

SMALL CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 29 Aug 2007 76,164 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight play in steering rack o/s

Pass 23 Aug 2006 68,262 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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R155 CFM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R155 CFM, 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 R155 CFM registered?

R155 CFM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R155 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R155 CFM shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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