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R950 TDG

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,036 mi
Last recorded81,036 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR950 TDG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2012 81,036 miles

Front number plate is broken

N/S/F tyre is worn on the edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jul 2012 81,036 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front number plate is broken

N/S/F tyre is worn on the edges

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

O/S/F tyre is worn smooth on the outside edge

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 78,404 miles

both no.plates deteriorating

Fail 28 Jul 2011 78,404 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both no.plates deteriorating

Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,673 miles

N/S/R & O/S/R brake pipes are rusty

O/S/R inner sidelight not working

Rear brake pads are worn low

Fail 26 Jul 2010 75,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/R & O/S/R brake pipes are rusty

O/S/R inner sidelight not working

Rear brake pads are worn low

Pass 28 Jul 2009 71,421 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 67,583 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2008 67,485 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 64,923 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 62,310 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2005 57,597 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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R950 TDG is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R950 TDG, 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 R950 TDG registered?

R950 TDG is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R950 TDG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R950 TDG shows 12 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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