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R904 TUJ

1997 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,367 mi
Last recorded171,367 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR904 TUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2009 171,367 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers

Fail 26 Jun 2009 171,360 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

sill covers

Pass 28 Jun 2008 165,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 158,335 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 153,639 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 153,627 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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R904 TUJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R904 TUJ, 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 R904 TUJ registered?

R904 TUJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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