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R553 YVF

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,339 mi
Last recorded114,339 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 YVF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2016 114,339 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 114,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 113,767 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 113,232 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 113,115 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 111,446 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 111,442 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Slight amount of play in the steering rack.

Pass 7 May 2008 109,512 miles

offside rear brake hose securing clip missing. hose is not fouling any part of the vehicle

Fail 3 May 2008 109,456 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

nearside rear tyre has cut in inner side wall but not showing cord

offside front tyre has cut in outer side wall but not showing cord

offside rear brake hose securing clip missing. hose is not fouling any part of the vehicle

Pass 30 Oct 2006 106,643 miles

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

Oil leak

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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R553 YVF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R553 YVF, 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 R553 YVF registered?

R553 YVF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R553 YVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 YVF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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