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R927 PFC

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,840 mi
Last recorded69,840 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR927 PFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 Sep 2008 69,840 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2007 69,217 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 62,967 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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R927 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 R927 PFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R927 PFC registered?

R927 PFC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 1997.

Is R927 PFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R927 PFC shows 3 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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