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R885 DRF

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,571 mi
Last recorded124,571 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR885 DRF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2008 124,571 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 124,571 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise both nearside front to rear brake pipes showing corrosion.

Pass 25 Jun 2007 118,715 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 117,248 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2007 117,248 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 108,403 miles

oil leak

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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R885 DRF is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R885 DRF, 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 R885 DRF registered?

R885 DRF is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R885 DRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R885 DRF shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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