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R828 XJW

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,760 mi
Last recorded86,760 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR828 XJW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2008 86,760 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,593 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 63,593 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 55,186 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 XJW is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XJW, 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 R828 XJW registered?

R828 XJW is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R828 XJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R828 XJW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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