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R908 UGM

1997 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,814 mi
Last recorded106,814 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 UGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2009 106,814 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2009 106,814 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 20 Dec 2007 92,004 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2007 91,999 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 81,615 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 67,783 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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R908 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Maroon 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 R908 UGM, 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 R908 UGM registered?

R908 UGM is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 October 1997.

Is R908 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 UGM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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