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R804 MKO

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

143,588 mi
Last recorded143,588 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR804 MKO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2013 143,588 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 139,691 miles

airbag light on

underbody rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2011 139,691 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Lambda light on ( Lambda sensor damaged)

airbag light on

underbody rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2010 135,535 miles

front rear cross member bolt loose

lambda wires broken

Pass 15 Jul 2009 125,445 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 125,445 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Jul 2008 113,939 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 103,974 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 93,732 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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R804 MKO is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R804 MKO, 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 R804 MKO registered?

R804 MKO is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R804 MKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R804 MKO shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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