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R225 VUD

1997 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

129,212 mi
Last recorded129,212 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2008 129,212 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf headlamp slightly down on output

osf seat belt buckle casing cracked but still working

rear brake back plates poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2008 129,212 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

osf headlamp slightly down on output

osf seat belt buckle casing cracked but still working

rear brake back plates poor condition

Fail 17 Jan 2008 115,507 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

bonnet cable needs attention

osf seat belt buckle damaged but still ok

osr brake back plate poor condition

rear tie bar bushes poor condition

Pass 17 Jan 2008 115,507 miles

bonnet cable needs attention

osf seat belt buckle damaged but still ok

osr brake back plate poor condition

rear tie bar bushes poor condition

Pass 21 Sep 2006 98,540 miles

both number plates deteriorating

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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R225 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R225 VUD, 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 R225 VUD registered?

R225 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R225 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R225 VUD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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