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R450 VOP

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

156,351 mi
Last recorded156,351 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR450 VOP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2011 156,351 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 145,577 miles

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 145,577 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 143,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2009 143,664 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 139,889 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 136,544 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 136,544 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 132,793 miles

Rear Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 132,793 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 126,796 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2005 126,794 miles

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

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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R450 VOP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R450 VOP, 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 R450 VOP registered?

R450 VOP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R450 VOP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R450 VOP shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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