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R884 HFR

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,646 mi
Last recorded157,646 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR884 HFR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 157,646 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

all brake pipe corroded

all coil spring corroded

all fuel pipe corroded

corrosion under car

exhaust corroded

exhaust leak

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/f wheel arch corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

oil leak

rear subfram bush detarioted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 148,536 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 148,536 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside park/additional lamp not working

Pass 30 Mar 2012 139,394 miles

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

offside rear tyre lumpy tread wear

rear chassis light corrosion on both sides

rearmost exhaust joint very rusty

Fail 30 Mar 2012 139,394 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

offside rear tyre lumpy tread wear

rear chassis light corrosion on both sides

rearmost exhaust joint very rusty

Pass 31 Mar 2011 129,199 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2011 129,199 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,189 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 115,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2009 103,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 88,628 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 78,970 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)

Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,387 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,387 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 61,012 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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R884 HFR is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R884 HFR, 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 R884 HFR registered?

R884 HFR is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 October 1997.

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