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P211 WGS

1997 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

35,418 mi
Last recorded35,418 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP211 WGS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2018 35,418 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer c v gaiter slight leak of grease but preventing ingress of water and dirt

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

Pass 4 Oct 2017 35,162 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 34,830 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 34,830 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 34,369 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2015 34,359 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2014 33,816 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 33,137 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 32,322 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 32,322 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 31,412 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2010 30,592 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 29,803 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 29,159 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 27,534 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 25,703 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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P211 WGS is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P211 WGS, 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 P211 WGS registered?

P211 WGS is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P211 WGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P211 WGS shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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