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R334 ULX

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

90,925 mi
Last recorded90,925 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 ULX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 90,925 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 90,925 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 84,281 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,317 miles

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

N/s rear tyre - nail in tread.

Pass 14 Sep 2006 50,500 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 45,714 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)

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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R334 ULX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R334 ULX, 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 R334 ULX registered?

R334 ULX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R334 ULX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R334 ULX shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R334 ULX have outstanding finance?

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