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R78 KMJ

1997 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1875cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

111,961 mi
Last recorded111,961 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR78 KMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,875cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 111,961 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 102,460 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 85,292 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 85,292 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R78 KMJ is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,875cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R78 KMJ, 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 R78 KMJ registered?

R78 KMJ is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 December 1997.

Is R78 KMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R78 KMJ shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R78 KMJ have outstanding finance?

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