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P177 HRB

1997 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

115,296 mi
Last recorded115,296 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP177 HRB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2010 115,296 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper damaged

Front inner disc slightly corroded

O/S/F head lamp unit securedwith cable ties

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2009 104,728 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 94,852 miles

offside rear brake pipe starting to corrode

Pass 19 Apr 2007 85,527 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 75,119 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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P177 HRB is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P177 HRB, 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 P177 HRB registered?

P177 HRB is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 May 1997.

Is P177 HRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P177 HRB shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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