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R633 BOO

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

68,795 mi
Last recorded68,795 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 BOO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2018 68,795 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 66,099 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 63,025 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 59,764 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2014 55,718 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 53,612 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 51,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 51,389 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 49,716 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 46,526 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 42,302 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2008 39,335 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 39,335 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 37,064 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 33,844 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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R633 BOO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R633 BOO, 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 R633 BOO registered?

R633 BOO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 November 1997.

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The MOT history for R633 BOO shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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