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R501 XAN

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,491 mi
Last recorded123,491 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR501 XAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2013 123,491 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 119,197 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 115,712 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 110,781 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 104,833 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 99,361 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 91,497 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 82,589 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 69,163 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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R501 XAN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R501 XAN, 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 R501 XAN registered?

R501 XAN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R501 XAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R501 XAN shows 9 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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