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R643 WKE

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

96,035 mi
Last recorded96,035 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR643 WKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2011 96,035 miles

both rear discs pitted

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

both steering rack arms have play in ball joints

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 92,814 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front pads getting low

Fail 28 Sep 2010 92,773 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

front pads getting low

Pass 15 Dec 2009 89,729 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 86,202 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2007 76,800 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 27 Dec 2006 71,354 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 63,450 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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R643 WKE is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R643 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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R643 WKE is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 September 1997.

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