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R833 EHS

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,209 mi
Last recorded126,209 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR833 EHS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2009 126,209 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 120,495 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 114,179 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 104,205 miles

N/S REAR SEAT BELT MISSING.

N/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE.

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

oil leak

Fail 10 Jan 2006 104,205 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

N/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE!

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

battery insecure

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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R833 EHS is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R833 EHS, 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 R833 EHS registered?

R833 EHS is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 September 1997.

Is R833 EHS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R833 EHS 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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