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R505 NNP

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,515 mi
Last recorded124,515 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 NNP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 124,515 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 122,700 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2010 120,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 120,145 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Oct 2009 117,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 113,388 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 113,388 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2007 111,142 miles

both side repeaters showing slight white light

rear trailing arms have horizontal movement

Pass 16 Oct 2006 107,213 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 102,013 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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R505 NNP is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R505 NNP, 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 R505 NNP registered?

R505 NNP is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R505 NNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 NNP shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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