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R828 VJO

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,482 mi
Last recorded111,482 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 VJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2011 111,482 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 111,482 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Clutch system leaking fluid.

Fail 16 Nov 2010 103,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 103,092 miles

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 15 Sep 2007 86,962 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2006 81,769 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2005 26,012 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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R828 VJO is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R828 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R828 VJO registered?

R828 VJO is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R828 VJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 VJO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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