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R823 UNT

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,522 mi
Last recorded171,522 miles
Recorded on3 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 UNT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2008 171,522 miles

n/s/r handbrake working but needs attension

Pass 28 Apr 2007 156,354 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 144,647 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 144,647 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE NAIL IN TRED UNDERINFLATED JUST LEGAL HORN NOT WORKING INTERMITTENT

nail in tyre

oil leak

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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R823 UNT is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,870cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R823 UNT, 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 R823 UNT registered?

R823 UNT is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 August 1997.

Is R823 UNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 UNT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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