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R416 XVG

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

245,621 mi
Last recorded245,621 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR416 XVG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 245,621 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 242,915 miles

O/S/F Beam Patten poor.

Fail 24 Aug 2013 242,913 miles

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

Nearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2012 240,221 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 240,211 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 16 May 2011 235,338 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2010 225,227 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 218,954 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 208,997 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 192,464 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2007 192,281 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 175,904 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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R416 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R416 XVG, 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 R416 XVG registered?

R416 XVG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R416 XVG safe to buy?

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