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R995 VUD

1997 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,226 mi
Last recorded116,226 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR995 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2009 116,226 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 29 Dec 2008 126,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2008 126,507 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 31 Dec 2007 119,983 miles

Nearside front tyre underinflated

Fail 31 Dec 2007 119,983 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre underinflated

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 111,592 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 100,913 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2005 100,913 miles

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

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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R995 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol 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 R995 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 R995 VUD registered?

R995 VUD is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R995 VUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R995 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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