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R973 MJF

1997 Volvo S40

Red Diesel 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

60,212 mi
Last recorded60,212 miles
Recorded on20 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 MJF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2015 60,212 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 54,107 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 52,076 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 49,873 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 48,072 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 46,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 44,236 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 41,814 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 37,962 miles

Nearside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2007 37,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 35,421 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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R973 MJF is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R973 MJF, 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 R973 MJF registered?

R973 MJF is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 September 1997.

Is R973 MJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R973 MJF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R973 MJF have outstanding finance?

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