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R974 UUJ

1997 Volvo V40

White Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,420 mi
Last recorded142,420 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR974 UUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2016 142,420 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.A.1)

n/s and o/s outer sills have plastic covers fitted

vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 5 Jun 2015 131,688 miles

n/s inner sill starting to corrode

o/s inner sill starting to corrode

Fail 20 May 2015 131,535 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

n/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

o/s rear inner sill starting to corrode

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,564 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 30 Jun 2014 125,454 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 119,794 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 115,037 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 110,825 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 105,766 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 99,729 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 97,032 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 93,917 miles

rear sections of front to rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2006 91,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2005 88,500 miles

trailig arm bushes separating †front to rear brake pipes slightly rusty †rear tyres worn inner edges

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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R974 UUJ is a 1997 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R974 UUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R974 UUJ registered?

R974 UUJ is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 September 1997.

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