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R590 UDD

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

147,189 mi
Last recorded147,189 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR590 UDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 2 Jun 2012 147,189 miles

both rear brake pipes heavily corroded

exhaust system corroded

front brake hoses perrished

near side rear trailing arm bush worn

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play both front track rod ends

Pass 28 May 2011 139,792 miles

front brake hoses perrished

front pads wearing low

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

rear pads wearing low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 130,136 miles

both rear tyre on legal limit

front pads wearing low

o/s/f brake hose perrished

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

slight play in o/s steering rack inner joint

Pass 26 May 2009 120,746 miles

brake fluid low

engine oil leak from cracked sump

front discs worn

play in o/s inn er rack joint

Pass 28 May 2008 112,014 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s front brake grabing

n/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 4 Dec 2006 96,133 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside 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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R590 UDD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc 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 R590 UDD, 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 R590 UDD registered?

R590 UDD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 1997.

Is R590 UDD safe to buy?

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