MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,112 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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CATALYST NOISY
DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
VARIOUS PARTS OF REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
CATALYST NOISY
DAMAGE TO FRONT NUMBER PLATE
OSR TYRE LOW & OUT OF SHAPE
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
REAR METAL BRAKE PIPE CORRODED
VARIOUS PARTS OF REAR SUSPENSION CORRODED
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R754 TCH is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R754 TCH, 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 R754 TCH registered?
R754 TCH is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R754 TCH safe to buy?
The MOT history for R754 TCH shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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