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R541 URK

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR541 URK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jul 2011

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

corrosion on coil springs

damage to offside rear tyre tread

offside rear outer sidelight not working

rear engine stabilizer bush split

Pass 31 Jul 2010 126,211 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2009 116,052 miles

front brake discs and pads heavily worn reccomend replacement

movement in anti roll bar drop links

nearside and offside front to rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded reccomend replacement

Fail 15 Aug 2008 107,588 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

slight play in nearside steering rack track arm

Pass 15 Aug 2008 107,588 miles

slight play in nearside steering rack track arm

Pass 17 Aug 2007 98,795 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

slight play in nearside track arm

Pass 7 Aug 2006 90,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2006 90,066 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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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R541 URK is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R541 URK, 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 R541 URK registered?

R541 URK is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R541 URK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R541 URK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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