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R620 CAE

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

35,021 mi
Last recorded35,021 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR620 CAE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2016 35,021 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 35,017 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 35,006 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 35,006 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2013 34,996 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 34,983 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,973 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,955 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 34,944 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 34,935 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 34,857 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 34,568 miles

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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R620 CAE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R620 CAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R620 CAE?

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What year was R620 CAE registered?

R620 CAE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R620 CAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R620 CAE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R620 CAE have outstanding finance?

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