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R977 FVL

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2012
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,895 mi
Last recorded78,895 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 1 Sep 2011 78,895 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,584 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 71,352 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 66,448 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 61,949 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 57,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 50,538 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 FVL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 R977 FVL, 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 R977 FVL registered?

R977 FVL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 September 1997.

Is R977 FVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R977 FVL shows 7 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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