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R98 VEV

1997 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

134,256 mi
Last recorded134,256 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 VEV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 134,256 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 130,288 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 115,098 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 111,182 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 111,182 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 102,472 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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R98 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R98 VEV, 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 R98 VEV registered?

R98 VEV is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R98 VEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R98 VEV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R98 VEV have outstanding finance?

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