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P223 SAV

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

122,947 mi
Last recorded122,947 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 SAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Apr 2008 122,947 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

NS Mirror Cracked

Number Plates Slightly Tarnished

Slight Play In Rack ns

Pass 20 Apr 2007 110,967 miles

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

front and rear number plates starting to tarnish

n/s door mirror cracked

Fail 17 Apr 2007 110,933 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front and rear number plates starting to tarnish

n/s door mirror cracked

slight play in o/s rack end

Pass 24 Apr 2006 96,734 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 96,734 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P223 SAV is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 P223 SAV, 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 P223 SAV registered?

P223 SAV is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 May 1997.

Is P223 SAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 SAV shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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