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R779 TCH

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,441 mi
Last recorded83,441 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR779 TCH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2011 83,441 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 75,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

no valve cap on off side rear tyre valve

repair plug in near side rear tyre

uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 26 Feb 2010 75,909 miles

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

no valve cap on off side rear tyre valve

repair plug in near side rear tyre

uneven tyre wear on both rear tyres on inner edges

Pass 10 Mar 2009 67,595 miles

near side number plate lamp dimm

near side rear bumper side lamp lense cracked

Pass 25 Oct 2007 55,585 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 55,583 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,690 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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R779 TCH is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R779 TCH, 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 R779 TCH registered?

R779 TCH is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 August 1997.

Is R779 TCH safe to buy?

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