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R533 TPX

1997 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

57,972 mi
Last recorded57,972 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2022
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 TPX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc
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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2022 57,972 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front coil springs corroded

corrosion evident on o/s/r and n/s/r undersills

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

various damage around bodywork

Pass 14 Jan 2021 57,964 miles

Front bake pads worn low

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front coil springs corroded

corrosion evident on outersills and undersills

Pass 14 Jan 2020 57,874 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front brake pads worn low

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

corrosion evident on outersills/undersills

Pass 10 Jan 2019 57,638 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 16 Jan 2018 56,972 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped

Front number plate marked/delaminating

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 56,448 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

rear intermediate brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2016 55,845 miles

altered interior headlight adjuster to recheck lights

o/s/r and n/s/r brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2015 55,256 miles

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 6 Jan 2014 54,555 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 10 Jan 2013 53,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 53,059 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,059 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 17 Jan 2011 51,559 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s outer tail light not working

Pass 12 Jan 2010 50,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front brake discs worn/lipped

front inner brake pads look low?

n/s/r indicator bulb faded

Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,864 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r brake disc worn/lipped and scored

Fail 14 Jan 2009 48,862 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake discs worn/lipped

n/s/r brake disc worn/lipped and scored

n/s/r outer tail light not working

o/s/f and rear indicator bulbs fading

o/s/r brake pads worn low

Pass 8 Jan 2008 46,000 miles

front tyres worn down to 2.5mm

o/s/r light cluster cracked-and repaired with coloured tape

rear indicator bulbs faded

Fail 16 Jan 2007 44,263 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r light cluster cracked/broken

Pass 16 Jan 2007 44,263 miles

front brake discs worn/lipped

o/s/r light cluster cracked/broken

Pass 24 Jan 2006 42,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

cut in n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

front number plate cracked/chipped

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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R533 TPX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 R533 TPX, 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 R533 TPX registered?

R533 TPX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R533 TPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 TPX shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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