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R848 UAN

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,396 mi
Last recorded77,396 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2012 77,396 miles

front pads getting low

n/s/f cv boot perishing

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Jul 2011 72,273 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2010 71,822 miles

slight damage to chassis, o/s front to rear

Fail 12 Jul 2010 71,822 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

slight damage to chassis, o/s front to rear

Pass 23 Jul 2009 69,219 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake prescribed area damaged

transmission pipes leaking

Fail 23 Jul 2009 69,219 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

handbrake prescribed area damaged

transmission pipes leaking

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,528 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jun 2007 65,128 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2006 69,089 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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R848 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R848 UAN, 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 R848 UAN registered?

R848 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 August 1997.

Is R848 UAN safe to buy?

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