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R928 VUD

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR928 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Aug 2011

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 95,765 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2009 90,148 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 82,835 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 82,835 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 77,308 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2006 69,430 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 69,430 miles

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

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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R928 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel 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 R928 VUD, 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 R928 VUD registered?

R928 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 December 1997.

Is R928 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R928 VUD 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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