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R843 JFL

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2014
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,139 mi
Last recorded125,139 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 JFL
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2013 125,139 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2013 125,133 miles

Rear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 118,669 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 111,201 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 102,610 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside and nearside front brakes slightly resticted free movement

Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,371 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 86,886 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,838 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 69,115 miles

advisery ; o/side front driving lamp on wing damaged

advisry ; front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Jun 2005 59,328 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R843 JFL is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R843 JFL, 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 R843 JFL registered?

R843 JFL is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 1997.

Is R843 JFL safe to buy?

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