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R603 JHR

1997 Volvo V40

Red Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,658 mi
Last recorded113,658 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 JHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 113,658 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 111,773 miles

n/s inner rear light n/w

n/s rear side marker light n/w

Pass 20 Sep 2011 109,609 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 109,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Sep 2010 107,220 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Sep 2010 107,220 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 103,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 100,554 miles

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

both rear suspesion bushes slightly splitting

both rear tyres slightly misshaped

Pass 21 Mar 2007 98,068 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 94,547 miles

1 front to rear metal brake pipes corroding at rear [req attention] †2 slight damage to o/s/f wheel rim †3 rear registration plate deteriorating

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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R603 JHR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R603 JHR, 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 R603 JHR registered?

R603 JHR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R603 JHR safe to buy?

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