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R469 FRW

1997 Volvo V40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

130,091 mi
Last recorded130,091 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR469 FRW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 130,091 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 126,009 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 121,274 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 117,264 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 113,467 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 109,910 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 104,231 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 104,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2008 95,141 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 95,141 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 80,657 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both rear tyres wering hevaly on inner edges bothe tyres slightly out of shape

oil leek

Pass 14 Sep 2006 66,047 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2005 61,169 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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R469 FRW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R469 FRW, 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 R469 FRW registered?

R469 FRW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 September 1997.

Is R469 FRW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R469 FRW shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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