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R332 DGX

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,003 mi
Last recorded52,003 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR332 DGX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2010 52,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 51,891 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 51,823 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 51,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 51,291 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 49,164 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 49,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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R332 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R332 DGX, 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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How do I check the history of R332 DGX?

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What year was R332 DGX registered?

R332 DGX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R332 DGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R332 DGX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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