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J14 JBL

1997 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,777 mi
Last recorded88,777 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2006
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ14 JBL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2006 88,777 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust baffles rattling

rear brake discs rusting

Pass 18 Jul 2006 88,777 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

exhaust baffles rattling

rear brake discs rusting

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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J14 JBL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J14 JBL, 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 J14 JBL registered?

J14 JBL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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