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R313 CFB

1997 Volvo V40

Black Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,667 mi
Last recorded99,667 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR313 CFB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Dec 2014 99,667 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Dec 2014 99,667 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 98,554 miles

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 95,911 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 92,940 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 89,969 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Dec 2010 89,969 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Dec 2009 88,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 85,904 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 85,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 82,985 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 79,923 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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R313 CFB is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R313 CFB, 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 R313 CFB registered?

R313 CFB is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R313 CFB safe to buy?

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