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R877 UYC

1997 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,918 mi
Last recorded137,918 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR877 UYC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Jan 2013 137,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jan 2013 137,918 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 134,606 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2011 130,302 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 125,528 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 125,528 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 104,828 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 114,108 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 106,031 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2006 97,852 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 97,852 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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R877 UYC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R877 UYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R877 UYC registered?

R877 UYC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R877 UYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R877 UYC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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