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R836 RSM

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

187,011 mi
Last recorded187,011 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 RSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2010 187,011 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 181,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 176,990 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 176,990 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 169,042 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 166,752 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 166,752 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2005 159,816 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Pass 12 Aug 2005 159,816 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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R836 RSM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R836 RSM, 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 R836 RSM registered?

R836 RSM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R836 RSM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R836 RSM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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