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R485 YEE

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

105,924 mi
Last recorded105,924 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 YEE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Feb 2012 105,924 miles

slight play offside front steering arm

Pass 2 Feb 2011 99,722 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 91,024 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 24 Jan 2009 83,533 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 81,717 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 78,311 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 70,474 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R485 YEE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R485 YEE, 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 R485 YEE registered?

R485 YEE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R485 YEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 YEE shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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