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R977 FSC

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,133 mi
Last recorded131,133 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR977 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2009 131,133 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 121,774 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 112,149 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 112,149 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2005 100,995 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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R977 FSC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc 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 R977 FSC, 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 R977 FSC registered?

R977 FSC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 August 1997.

Is R977 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R977 FSC 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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