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R167 TVP

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

138,326 mi
Last recorded138,326 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 TVP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 3 Aug 2012 138,326 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 137,452 miles

Oil leak

Pass 12 Aug 2010 135,828 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2009 133,914 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 132,174 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2007 122,542 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 102,330 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2005 77,200 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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R167 TVP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R167 TVP, 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 R167 TVP registered?

R167 TVP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 1997.

Is R167 TVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R167 TVP shows 8 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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