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R859 PFC

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

123,475 mi
Last recorded123,475 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR859 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 26 Nov 2008 123,475 miles

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

n/s front tyre has small nick in side wall .

Pass 1 Dec 2007 116,024 miles

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 18 Nov 2006 105,846 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 96,477 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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R859 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R859 PFC, 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 R859 PFC registered?

R859 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R859 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R859 PFC shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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