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R630 EEW

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2015
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

149,962 mi
Last recorded149,962 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR630 EEW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 149,962 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 142,191 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 142,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 133,938 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 128,534 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 128,534 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 119,808 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 111,046 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 102,019 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 97,450 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,398 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 96,398 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 92,536 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 84,921 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R630 EEW is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R630 EEW, 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 R630 EEW registered?

R630 EEW is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 1997.

Is R630 EEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R630 EEW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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