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R701 GGO

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,599 mi
Last recorded111,599 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 GGO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2021 111,599 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 109,436 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Off side door mirror damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Transmission oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2019 109,436 miles

Both front brake discs worn

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Off side door mirror damaged

Rear bumper damaged

Transmission oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 102,996 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 100,276 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 96,699 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 93,801 miles

Near side front bumper damaged

Off side door mirror damaged

Fail 14 Nov 2011 86,480 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 86,480 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 82,370 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 79,164 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 75,339 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 72,200 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 68,609 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2006 68,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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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R701 GGO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R701 GGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R701 GGO registered?

R701 GGO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R701 GGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R701 GGO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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