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R207 MJM

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,972 mi
Last recorded166,972 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR207 MJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2006 166,972 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 166,972 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

fuel lines rusting

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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R207 MJM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R207 MJM, 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 R207 MJM registered?

R207 MJM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R207 MJM safe to buy?

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