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R35 OCJ

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

115,881 mi
Last recorded115,881 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR35 OCJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2014 115,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion underbody

Fail 31 Mar 2014 115,881 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

corrosion underbody

Pass 26 Mar 2013 118,354 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 118,354 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 111,823 miles

Offside headlamp slight damage

Pass 23 Mar 2011 105,977 miles

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Fail 23 Mar 2011 105,977 miles

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

Nearside rear anti roll bar bush worn

Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,958 miles

Front discs pitted

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Fail 24 Mar 2010 96,958 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Front discs pitted

Nearside rear tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 20 Feb 2009 81,898 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Feb 2008 72,187 miles

o/s & n/s front tyres worn very low on edges

Pass 31 Jan 2007 67,509 miles

Offside and nearside trailing arm mounting bushes are starting to deteriorate.

Rear brake pads are wearing low.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,502 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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R35 OCJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R35 OCJ, 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 R35 OCJ registered?

R35 OCJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R35 OCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R35 OCJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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