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R303 MJU

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

164,444 mi
Last recorded164,444 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 MJU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2012 164,444 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Nov 2012 164,434 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 160,658 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 150,086 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 137,547 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 128,159 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 116,768 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 115,889 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 21 Jan 2006 109,609 miles

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

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

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

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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R303 MJU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R303 MJU, 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 R303 MJU registered?

R303 MJU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R303 MJU safe to buy?

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