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P21 RRT

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2016
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,311 mi
Last recorded66,311 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 RRT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2015 66,311 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 66,311 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 66,270 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,396 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 62,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 49,633 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 49,633 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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P21 RRT is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P21 RRT, 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 P21 RRT registered?

P21 RRT is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 June 1997.

Is P21 RRT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 RRT shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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