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R927 VKX

1971 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

124,027 mi
Last recorded124,027 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1971 Volvo V40114,787 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 VKX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 124,027 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2012 123,835 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 119,699 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 116,711 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 116,711 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2009 113,240 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 113,236 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 109,115 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 104,214 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 104,214 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 96,318 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 96,318 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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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R927 VKX is a 1971 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1971 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 114,787 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 R927 VKX, 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 55 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 R927 VKX registered?

R927 VKX is a 1971 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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The MOT history for R927 VKX shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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