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FIG 5127

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

74,588 mi
Last recorded74,588 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 5127
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 74,588 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 6 Feb 2013 74,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn

Fail 27 Jan 2012 67,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 67,928 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2011 64,907 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 62,211 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 58,690 miles

Both front tyres outer walls splitting close to cords.

Fail 21 Jan 2009 58,690 miles

Both front tyres outer walls splitting close to cords.

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 54,814 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 50,964 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 47,664 miles

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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FIG 5127 is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FIG 5127, 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 FIG 5127 registered?

FIG 5127 is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 September 1997.

Is FIG 5127 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 5127 shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 5127 have outstanding finance?

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