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R988 UUJ

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,153 mi
Last recorded96,153 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR988 UUJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 96,153 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 90,799 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 90,799 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Nov 2014 86,959 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2014 86,959 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2013 82,074 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 77,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 77,810 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 73,700 miles

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2011 73,700 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2010 68,488 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 63,129 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 57,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 53,691 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 46,936 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 40,092 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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R988 UUJ is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R988 UUJ, 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

How do I check the history of R988 UUJ?

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What year was R988 UUJ registered?

R988 UUJ is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R988 UUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R988 UUJ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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