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R898 NCF

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

156,802 mi
Last recorded156,802 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 NCF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2010 156,802 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2009 148,531 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2009 148,531 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 138,443 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 138,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 131,198 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 131,196 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake fluid low

N/S Headlamp glass chiped & condensated

N/S Washer jet blocked

Fail 18 Nov 2005 121,161 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2005 121,161 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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R898 NCF is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R898 NCF, 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 R898 NCF registered?

R898 NCF is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 1997.

Is R898 NCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R898 NCF shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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