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R340 CDU

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,453 mi
Last recorded151,453 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR340 CDU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2011 151,453 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 147,473 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 145,848 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 145,848 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 139,508 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 139,508 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 123,490 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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R340 CDU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,855cc 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 R340 CDU, 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 R340 CDU?

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What year was R340 CDU registered?

R340 CDU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 1997.

Is R340 CDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R340 CDU 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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