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R430 YKK

1997 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

202,327 mi
Last recorded202,327 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR430 YKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 202,327 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating

SRS light stays on

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 202,327 miles

Both front and rear number plates deteriorating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

SRS light stays on

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 191,940 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged and deteriorating

Rear number plate slightly deteriorating

SRS warning light stays on

Fail 23 Aug 2006 191,940 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged and deteriorating

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear number plate slightly deteriorating

SRS warning light stays on

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 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YKK, 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 YKK registered?

R430 YKK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R430 YKK safe to buy?

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