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R301 STF

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

100,909 mi
Last recorded100,909 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 STF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 100,909 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 92,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 89,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2015 85,981 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2014 82,958 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,540 miles

minor damage to ns h/lamp. osr tyre age related cracks

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,549 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Fail 27 Jun 2012 75,514 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system corroded

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 29 Jun 2011 71,273 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 71,273 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 67,102 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres perishing/splitting

Pass 8 Jun 2009 61,317 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 61,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 57,197 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 49,131 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 49,131 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2006 39,868 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 39,868 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2005 32,662 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R301 STF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R301 STF, 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 R301 STF registered?

R301 STF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R301 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 STF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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