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R771 AAC

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

135,280 mi
Last recorded135,280 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR771 AAC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2009 135,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre wall has cuts but not to cord

Fail 14 Oct 2009 135,280 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nsf tyre wall has cuts but not to cord

Pass 26 Sep 2008 126,005 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 125,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Dec 2005 103,238 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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R771 AAC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R771 AAC, 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 R771 AAC registered?

R771 AAC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R771 AAC safe to buy?

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