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R825 WOE

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR825 WOE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2012 84,920 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,414 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight dampness around gearbox

Fail 11 Dec 2010 80,364 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front indicator slightly insecure

oil tray underneath front of vehicle unable to view moving parts

side skirts down both sides of vehicle unable to view outer sills

slight dampness around gearbox

Pass 2 Nov 2009 72,942 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 65,495 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s rear tyre innerwall slightly perished.

o/s rear tyre innerwall slightly damaged.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 57,618 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 57,618 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivot(s) or their associated mountings locking device insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 51,226 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 51,226 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 WOE is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R825 WOE, 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 WOE registered?

R825 WOE is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R825 WOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R825 WOE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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