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F111 DWF

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

39,836 mi
Last recorded39,836 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF111 DWF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 39,836 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 39,317 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 39,269 miles

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 38,581 miles

1 x n/s/r position lamp not working.

Pass 8 Jun 2016 38,283 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,629 miles

Rear tyres cracked on edge.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 37,283 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked on edges.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,812 miles

Both rear tyres cracking at edges.

Fail 17 Jun 2013 36,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Both rear tyres cracking at edges.

Fail 11 Jun 2012 35,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

exhust system rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,969 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

exhust system rusty

Pass 13 Jun 2011 34,553 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 33,783 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 32,956 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 32,039 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 32,039 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,925 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 30,918 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 29,129 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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F111 DWF is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 F111 DWF, 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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F111 DWF is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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