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R815 XNO

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,418 mi
Last recorded123,418 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 XNO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2015 123,418 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 119,551 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,298 miles

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)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 109,654 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 105,576 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 101,978 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 97,531 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 93,211 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 88,367 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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R815 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R815 XNO, 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

How do I check the history of R815 XNO?

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What year was R815 XNO registered?

R815 XNO is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R815 XNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R815 XNO shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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