MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,432 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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ALL EXSPOSED BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXSESSIVE.
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF THERE NATURAL SHAPE ON THERE INNER EDGES.
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
ALL EXSPOSED BRAKE PIPES ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION BUT NOT CONSIDERED EXSESSIVE.
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE FLUID BELOW MAX
BRAKE,STEERING AND SUSPENSION COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR TYRES ARE SHOWING SIGNS OF WEARING OUT OF THERE NATURAL SHAPE ON THERE INNER EDGES.
Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
BRAKE,SUSPENSION AND STEERING COMPONENTS ARE SHOWING SOME RUST AND DETERIORATION.
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
REAR REGISRATION PLATE SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION
N/S AND O/S REAR TYRES ARE WEARING ON INNER EDGES
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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R803 HFR is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 R803 HFR, 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 R803 HFR registered?
R803 HFR is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R803 HFR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R803 HFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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