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R631 VUJ

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,173 mi
Last recorded92,173 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 VUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2010 92,173 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 86,265 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 77,523 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Jul 2008 77,523 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,242 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 68,799 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

wiper blades starting to deteriorate

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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R631 VUJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R631 VUJ, 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 R631 VUJ registered?

R631 VUJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 September 1997.

Is R631 VUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R631 VUJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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