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R765 TKJ

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

130,350 mi
Last recorded130,350 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR765 TKJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2017 130,350 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 126,676 miles

Battery loose but not insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 126,659 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Battery loose but not insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe / rear silencer joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush 'D' rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 121,239 miles

Side repeater slightly discoloured bothside front. (1.4.A.2f)

offside front tyre pressure low,shoulder,s wearing thin.

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 115,759 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 108,655 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 104,413 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 104,413 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven and cracking

Pass 13 Sep 2011 91,535 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 82,418 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 81,608 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 81,608 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 80,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Aug 2007 79,403 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 77,416 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2005 74,024 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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R765 TKJ is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc 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 R765 TKJ, 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 R765 TKJ registered?

R765 TKJ is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 August 1997.

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