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R948 RKU

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 RKU
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 126,303 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under body corrosion

Pass 9 Apr 2011 119,487 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 115,247 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2009 112,191 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 107,414 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 107,414 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 107,413 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 106,720 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 106,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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R948 RKU is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R948 RKU, 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 R948 RKU registered?

R948 RKU is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 20 October 1997.

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