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R430 FFE

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,811 mi
Last recorded129,811 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 FFE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2009 129,811 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes perishing

covers over outer sills

off side front coil spring rusty

off side rear brake pipe rusty

slight noise from near side front when going over rollers but no fault found

slight play off side front steering arm

tested in wet

Fail 20 Nov 2009 129,788 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

c/l 092362

rear pads low,discs rusty,rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2009 129,784 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

scraping noise from n/s/f brake,rear brake pipes rusty,rear pads low,front brakes only just in balance

Pass 4 Sep 2008 126,038 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 118,260 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 108,204 miles

Offside rear light lens cracked

Offside wing repeater faded

Pass 20 Sep 2005 96,600 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 96,600 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R430 FFE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R430 FFE, 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 R430 FFE registered?

R430 FFE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R430 FFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R430 FFE shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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