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R250 AAV

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,174 mi
Last recorded116,174 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR250 AAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2011 116,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floor and chassis rails corroded

Fail 24 Aug 2011 116,174 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear floor and chassis rails corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 108,230 miles

corrosion started to offside and nearside rear floor pans

corrosion to offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes

Pass 8 Aug 2009 99,818 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres going out of shape on inner edges

slight play in rear inner anti-roll bar rubber bushes.

Pass 11 Aug 2008 91,961 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 91,961 miles

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

front shock absorbers stiff in operation

Pass 11 Aug 2007 85,171 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,655 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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R250 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R250 AAV, 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 R250 AAV registered?

R250 AAV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R250 AAV safe to buy?

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