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R882 DKX

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,674 mi
Last recorded151,674 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR882 DKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2010 151,674 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 134,649 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 134,649 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2008 115,529 miles

Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 103,336 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 96,500 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 96,500 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

n/s and o/s outer cv boots starting to perish.

one o/s/r side light not working.

stone chips on windscreen.

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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R882 DKX is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R882 DKX, 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 R882 DKX registered?

R882 DKX is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R882 DKX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R882 DKX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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