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R876 PFC

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

121,454 mi
Last recorded121,454 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2010 121,454 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE DISCS SLIGHTLY CORRODED AND WORN

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR SUSPENSION WEAKENED

SURFACE CORROSION UNDERBODY/COMPONETS

SUSPENSION BUSHES SLIGHTLY WORN

Pass 31 Mar 2009 114,584 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 114,584 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 111,920 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 111,920 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 99,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 87,413 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2006 87,413 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Feb 2005 77,728 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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R876 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc 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 R876 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 R876 PFC registered?

R876 PFC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R876 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 PFC 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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