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R327 CMJ

1971 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

131,669 mi
Last recorded131,669 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2009
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR327 CMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2009 131,669 miles

corrosion setting int coil springs

corrosion setting into chassis legs

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

corrosion setting into steel ends of flexi brake hoses

corrosion setting into fuel pipes

Fail 3 Mar 2009 131,663 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

corrosion setting int coil springs

corrosion setting into chassis legs

corrosion setting into steel brake pipes

corrosion setting into steel ends of flexi brake hoses

corrosion setting into fuel pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2008 122,841 miles

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

corrosion setting into steel fuel pipes

front steel brake pipes corrosion setting in

Pass 16 Apr 2008 122,841 miles

corrosion setting into steel fuel pipes

front steel brake pipes corrosion setting in

Pass 27 Apr 2007 113,262 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 113,228 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes & front to rear brake pipes corrosion setting in

fuel pipes corrosion setting in

Pass 12 Apr 2006 99,494 miles

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

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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R327 CMJ is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1971 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 114,787 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 R327 CMJ, 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 55 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R327 CMJ registered?

R327 CMJ is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R327 CMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R327 CMJ shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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