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R232 VUD

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,264 mi
Last recorded140,264 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR232 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Apr 2016 140,264 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint link pin (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil strut (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive of outer sill (5.2.6)

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

offside and nearside front tyres wearing at edges and cracking at tread

Pass 23 Feb 2015 138,812 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 135,218 miles

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

offside front light unithasslight damage

Pass 21 Feb 2013 129,090 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 126,069 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 121,133 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2010 116,027 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 110,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 105,619 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 100,466 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 94,878 miles

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

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

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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R232 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R232 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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R232 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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