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R433 WFL

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,320 mi
Last recorded150,320 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2006
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 WFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2006 150,320 miles

both rear indicators starting to fade

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads wearing low

major engine oil leaks

rear brake discs heavily corroded

rear exhaust box heavily corroded

rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear number plate starting to fade

slight damage to near side front wheel rim

Pass 10 Mar 2006 148,172 miles

body damage

engine oil leaks

front pads and disks worn

nail in near side front tyre

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

play from near side front lower ball joint just legal

rear indicators faded

slight play near side rear anti roll bar

Fail 7 Mar 2006 148,154 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Front brake pads low

Left rear side marker not working

left front tyre has a nail in it

right rear tyre close to limit

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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R433 WFL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R433 WFL, 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 R433 WFL registered?

R433 WFL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R433 WFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 WFL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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