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R641 DVV

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,397 mi
Last recorded146,397 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR641 DVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2010 146,397 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Jan 2010 137,699 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 126,076 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,085 miles

both front wipers split

Fail 24 Oct 2007 120,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

both front wipers split

Pass 27 Oct 2006 104,869 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 92,063 miles

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

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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R641 DVV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R641 DVV, 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 R641 DVV registered?

R641 DVV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R641 DVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R641 DVV shows 7 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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