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R788 TWF

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2006
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,273 mi
Last recorded117,273 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2005
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR788 TWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2005 117,273 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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R788 TWF is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R788 TWF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R788 TWF registered?

R788 TWF is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 10 November 1997.

Is R788 TWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R788 TWF shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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