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R874 WNC

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,082 mi
Last recorded95,082 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR874 WNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2010 95,082 miles

all four tyres low on tread

Pass 2 Dec 2009 90,971 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

o/s front tyre needs attention

Fail 2 Dec 2009 90,971 miles

Battery insecure

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

o/s front tyre needs attention

Pass 3 Dec 2008 86,487 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 86,487 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 77,381 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 76,218 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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R874 WNC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc 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 R874 WNC, 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 R874 WNC registered?

R874 WNC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 September 1997.

Is R874 WNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R874 WNC 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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