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R524 NCY

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,118 mi
Last recorded169,118 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 NCY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2008 169,118 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2008 169,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 162,559 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 162,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2006 152,033 miles

Front lower bumper spoiler insecure.

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear centre wheel caps missing.

Nearside rear and offside rear passenger seat belt buckles red push button cover missing, not effecting operation.

Offside rear marker light on side of bumper inop, lense cover missing.

Tyre valve caps missing nearside front, nearside rear and offside front.

Very slight play in the offside inner track rod joint on the steering rack.

Fail 20 Sep 2006 152,033 miles

Front lower bumper spoiler insecure.

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

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear centre wheel caps missing.

Nearside rear and offside rear passenger seat belt buckles red push button cover missing, not effecting operation.

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

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

Offside rear marker light on side of bumper inop, lense cover missing.

Tyre valve caps missing nearside front, nearside rear and offside front.

Very slight play in the offside inner track rod joint on the steering rack.

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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R524 NCY is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R524 NCY, 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 R524 NCY registered?

R524 NCY is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R524 NCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 NCY shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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