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R993 FSC

1997 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,185 mi
Last recorded80,185 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo V40113,639 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 FSC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2009 80,185 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 73,967 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 69,929 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 69,929 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 64,096 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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R993 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.7% with a typical mileage of 113,639 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R993 FSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R993 FSC registered?

R993 FSC is a 1997 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1997.

Is R993 FSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R993 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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