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R783 FGJ

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,492 mi
Last recorded95,492 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR783 FGJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,492 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 95,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 91,357 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 91,357 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 87,796 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,274 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 77,944 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 77,944 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,308 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,308 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 May 2008 64,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 58,336 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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R783 FGJ is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R783 FGJ, 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 R783 FGJ registered?

R783 FGJ is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 November 1997.

Is R783 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R783 FGJ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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