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R892 UAN

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

145,540 mi
Last recorded145,540 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR892 UAN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 145,540 miles

exhaust corroded but not blowing.

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Apr 2008 142,478 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 138,610 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 138,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear tyres tread starting to perform

Pass 15 Mar 2006 132,355 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edge.

both sides inner rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion .

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate cracked

rear brake pads appear worn.

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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R892 UAN is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R892 UAN, 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 R892 UAN registered?

R892 UAN is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R892 UAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R892 UAN shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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