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R827 PFC

1997 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,421 mi
Last recorded82,421 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR827 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 82,421 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 75,047 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 75,047 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 67,213 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 58,847 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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R827 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R827 PFC, 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 R827 PFC registered?

R827 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R827 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R827 PFC shows 5 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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