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R876 ESG

1997 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

110,011 mi
Last recorded110,011 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 ESG
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 28 Jun 2013 110,011 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 104,860 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 102,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 100,796 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,800 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,363 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 90,598 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 85,726 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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R876 ESG is a 1997 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 R876 ESG, 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 R876 ESG registered?

R876 ESG is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R876 ESG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R876 ESG shows 8 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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