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R899 UAN

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,623 mi
Last recorded136,623 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR899 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 136,623 miles

Indicator bulbs fading to white

Rear shock absorbers worn

Fail 16 Sep 2009 132,577 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Indicator bulbs fading to white

O/S/R inner tail light not working

Rear shock absorbers worn

Pass 16 Sep 2008 128,234 miles

N/S/F flexi hose starting to perish

N/S/F tyre close to 1.6mm limit

front and rear indicators fading

front brake pads getting thin

rear brake pads getting thin

Pass 18 Sep 2007 124,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pads getting thin

Fail 14 Sep 2007 124,140 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

all brake pads getting low

Pass 20 Sep 2006 120,197 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 120,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Sep 2005 114,836 miles

NSF LOWER SWIVEL HAS SOME FREE PLAY.(WEARING)

NSF TYRE CLOSE TO 1.6MM LIMIT

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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R899 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R899 UAN, 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 R899 UAN registered?

R899 UAN is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R899 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R899 UAN shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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