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A7 FEA

1997 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

87,971 mi
Last recorded87,971 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA7 FEA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 87,971 miles

o/s front steel brake pip becoming corroded.

Fail 4 Jun 2009 87,964 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

o/s front steel brake pip becoming corroded.

Pass 27 Mar 2008 82,605 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 77,274 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 65,492 miles

slight damage to front number plate † †n/s front tyre near legal limits worn on the outside edge † †o/s front tyre wearing on the outside edge

Fail 9 Dec 2005 65,344 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

n/s/ front trye wearing on the outside edge † †slight damp in headlamp glass † †

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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A7 FEA is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo S40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 60,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A7 FEA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo S40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A7 FEA registered?

A7 FEA is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is A7 FEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A7 FEA shows 6 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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