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R580 XON

1997 Volvo V40

Gold Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,581 mi
Last recorded183,581 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR580 XON
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 29 Jun 2011 183,581 miles

slight play to off side front rack end

Pass 30 Jun 2010 165,884 miles

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

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

slight play to off side rack arm

Pass 19 Jun 2009 153,033 miles

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

play in steering rack offside

Pass 28 Jun 2008 140,656 miles

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

play in steering rack offside

Pass 29 Jun 2007 129,493 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

play in steering rack offside

Pass 30 Jun 2006 118,518 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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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R580 XON is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Gold with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R580 XON, 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 R580 XON registered?

R580 XON is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R580 XON safe to buy?

The MOT history for R580 XON shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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