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R825 VJO

1997 Volvo S40

Green Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,785 mi
Last recorded132,785 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2009 132,785 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 121,640 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 112,554 miles

advise front number plate

Pass 15 Apr 2006 100,146 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2006 100,141 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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R825 VJO is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R825 VJO, 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 R825 VJO registered?

R825 VJO is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R825 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 VJO shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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