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R353 XPV

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

127,652 mi
Last recorded127,652 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 XPV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2011 127,652 miles

n/s/f tyre on limit and o/s/f getting close to limit

Fail 25 Oct 2011 127,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

n/s/f tyre on limit and o/s/f getting close to limit

Pass 23 Sep 2010 120,551 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 113,452 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 106,708 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 95,997 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 83,801 miles

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

o/s/r suspension arm bush just started to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2005 72,582 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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R353 XPV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R353 XPV, 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 R353 XPV registered?

R353 XPV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R353 XPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 XPV shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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