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L32 LFC

1997 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

78,693 mi
Last recorded78,693 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL32 LFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2014 78,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,776 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 72,219 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 67,983 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 67,983 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 64,396 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,019 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 53,141 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 44,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Feb 2006 36,325 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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L32 LFC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 L32 LFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L32 LFC registered?

L32 LFC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is L32 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for L32 LFC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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