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R629 TAU

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,119 mi
Last recorded157,119 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 TAU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 157,119 miles

condition of cv boots

condition of exhaust system

condition of number plates

wear in steering rack

Fail 7 Jan 2008 157,082 miles

Front Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Condition of both number plate Borderline

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Wear to steering rack on offside front

Pass 28 Mar 2007 151,795 miles

condition of cv boots

play offside front wheel bearing

wear in steering rack

wear nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 15 Feb 2006 142,067 miles

condition of front and rear number plates

damage to front bumper

wear in steering rack offside

wear nearside front tyre outer edge

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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R629 TAU is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R629 TAU, 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

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What year was R629 TAU registered?

R629 TAU is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R629 TAU safe to buy?

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