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P102 LKE

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,941 mi
Last recorded117,941 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP102 LKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2021 117,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2021 117,938 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 116,900 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 116,009 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 114,552 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 113,333 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 111,756 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 110,419 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 108,915 miles

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exhaust corroded at joint

gear stick

Pass 12 Jul 2013 107,093 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jul 2013 107,093 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Jul 2012 104,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2012 104,798 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 102,581 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 102,581 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 97,133 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,191 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 85,475 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 78,407 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 72,138 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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P102 LKE is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P102 LKE, 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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P102 LKE is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 February 1997.

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