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R633 WKE

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

141,620 mi
Last recorded141,620 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR633 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 141,620 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 133,022 miles

Oil leak

index bulbs showing blue

Fail 5 Nov 2013 118,569 miles

Nearside Side repeater has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Side repeater has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

index bulbs showing blue

Pass 5 Nov 2013 118,569 miles

index bulbs showing blue

Pass 2 May 2012 105,967 miles

Advise air bag warning light on

Fail 2 May 2012 105,967 miles

Advise air bag warning light on

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

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

Fail 3 May 2011 98,166 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 98,166 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2010 88,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 88,740 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 74,904 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 59,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 53,307 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,543 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 WKE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKE, 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 WKE registered?

R633 WKE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R633 WKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R633 WKE shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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