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R471 SLO

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

80,696 mi
Last recorded80,696 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 SLO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 80,696 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 15 Mar 2013 80,653 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 77,224 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,224 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 73,388 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 67,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 67,772 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 64,036 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 60,838 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,075 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2006 55,075 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2005 49,513 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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R471 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R471 SLO, 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 R471 SLO registered?

R471 SLO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is R471 SLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 SLO shows 12 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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