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R918 TPX

1997 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,568 mi
Last recorded117,568 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR918 TPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 117,568 miles

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 106,997 miles

Engine Oil Level Low,Gear Selector Faulty,Nearside Front Wheel Trim Missing,Offside Front Tyre Tread Worn To 2.0mm Around Centre Area,Rear Brake Pads Approx 3/4.

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Bumper Amber Auxillary Lights Damaged & Inopperative.

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 98,532 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 98,532 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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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R918 TPX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R918 TPX, 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 R918 TPX registered?

R918 TPX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R918 TPX safe to buy?

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