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R474 EFL

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

121,905 mi
Last recorded121,905 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 EFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 121,905 miles

battery weak

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 28 Aug 2013 121,905 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery weak

exhaust deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 17 Jan 2012 121,728 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 121,713 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 110,089 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,948 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 99,948 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Aug 2008 90,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 90,357 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Aug 2007 79,436 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 7 Aug 2007 79,099 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2006 68,905 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 68,905 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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R474 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R474 EFL, 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 R474 EFL registered?

R474 EFL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R474 EFL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 EFL shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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