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RAZ 3152

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

122,269 mi
Last recorded122,269 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRAZ 3152
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 122,269 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2011 112,487 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 103,591 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 93,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Trailing arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Nov 2008 83,910 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 72,604 miles

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 70,387 miles

1.surface corrosion on both front brake pipes †2.n/s rear tyre worn just on limit †3.oil leak on gearbox

Pass 7 Sep 2005 67,889 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2005 67,875 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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RAZ 3152 is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RAZ 3152, 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 RAZ 3152 registered?

RAZ 3152 is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is RAZ 3152 safe to buy?

The MOT history for RAZ 3152 shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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