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R38 CUR

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

95,785 mi
Last recorded95,785 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR38 CUR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 95,785 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 93,299 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fail 31 Jan 2007 92,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 85,832 miles

Fuel pipes partly corroded at rear †Additioal position lamp at rear offside inoperative

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

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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R38 CUR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R38 CUR, 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 R38 CUR registered?

R38 CUR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R38 CUR safe to buy?

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