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R344 GWV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

51,886 mi
Last recorded51,886 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR344 GWV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 51,886 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 49,234 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 46,735 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 43,737 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 39,965 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 36,809 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 33,756 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 33,756 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 30,446 miles

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

Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 Oct 2005 29,618 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 29,618 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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R344 GWV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R344 GWV, 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 R344 GWV registered?

R344 GWV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 November 1997.

Is R344 GWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R344 GWV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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