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R349 VPU

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,427 mi
Last recorded103,427 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR349 VPU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2017 103,427 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both headlamps losing their pattern

Pass 10 Aug 2016 102,896 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 102,896 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 101,780 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 11,234 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 101,293 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2014 101,293 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 99,867 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 99,867 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 98,619 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2012 98,619 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 97,315 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 97,315 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 95,957 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 95,957 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 93,024 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 93,024 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,102 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 91,102 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 87,541 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 77,182 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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R349 VPU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 R349 VPU, 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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R349 VPU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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