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R661 VKX

1997 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,950 mi
Last recorded123,950 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR661 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2013 123,950 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front coilsprings deteriating

front pads getting low

handbrake has a long travel

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside headlamp beam image verry poor advise replace headlamps by next mot

Fail 26 Apr 2013 123,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust corroded

front coilsprings deteriating

front pads getting low

handbrake has a long travel

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside headlamp reflector not secure to lamp

Pass 22 May 2012 118,622 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 112,053 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 105,625 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 24 May 2010 105,582 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 19 May 2009 97,317 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 89,038 miles

n/s/r brake pipe in poor condition

o/s steering rack boot in poor condition

Fail 21 May 2007 79,028 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear fog lamp switch stiff in opperation

Pass 21 May 2007 79,028 miles

rear fog lamp switch stiff in opperation

Fail 10 Feb 2006 74,300 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front no plate slight crack

rear wiper perished

some body damage to o/s/f

Pass 10 Feb 2006 74,300 miles

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

front no plate slight crack

rear wiper perished

some body damage to o/s/f

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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R661 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R661 VKX, 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 R661 VKX registered?

R661 VKX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R661 VKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R661 VKX shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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