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R886 HFR

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

41,752 mi
Last recorded41,752 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR886 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2016 41,752 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2016 41,745 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened ALL (2.4.G.1)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 41,012 miles

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 41,005 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 40,545 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 40,008 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 39,344 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 39,344 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2011 37,820 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 37,820 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,866 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,980 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,146 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,146 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 34,250 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 31,837 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 30,756 miles

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

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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R886 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R886 HFR, 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 R886 HFR registered?

R886 HFR is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R886 HFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R886 HFR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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