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R299 EVV

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,524 mi
Last recorded93,524 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR299 EVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2010 93,524 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

middle & rear exhausts corroded

offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

rear brake discs & pads appear worn

Pass 7 Jul 2009 82,106 miles

advise rear number plate discolouring

Pass 9 Jul 2008 71,438 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2008 71,434 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2007 66,140 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 66,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Dec 2005 60,340 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2005 60,340 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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R299 EVV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R299 EVV, 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 R299 EVV registered?

R299 EVV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R299 EVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R299 EVV shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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