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R509 JTN

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,053 mi
Last recorded100,053 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR509 JTN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2011 100,053 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

rear wiper split

Fail 4 Jul 2011 100,040 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear wiper split

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,734 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 95,734 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009
Fail 26 Aug 2009 91,713 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

landa senser broken off

Pass 20 Aug 2008 80,963 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 74,875 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 70,107 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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R509 JTN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R509 JTN, 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 R509 JTN registered?

R509 JTN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R509 JTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R509 JTN shows 9 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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