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R767 NKX

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2022
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

105,945 mi
Last recorded105,945 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR767 NKX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 105,945 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member/rad support corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2021 105,945 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front cross member/rad support corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2020 105,586 miles

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and offside rear radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner/outer sill and inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 105,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 104,502 miles

Nearside Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn and offside rear radius arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2016 102,420 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2015 100,470 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust rubber broken not insecure

Fail 2 Nov 2015 100,470 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and offside rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

centre exhaust rubber broken not insecure

Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,200 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear pads getting low

Pass 31 Oct 2014 98,200 miles

clutch pedal rubber worn

rear pads getting low

Fail 28 Oct 2013 95,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

corrosion front coilsprings

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

rattle inside exhaust

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Oct 2013 95,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

corrosion front coilsprings

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

o/s/r inner and outer sill corroded

rattle inside exhaust

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 24 Oct 2012 93,476 miles

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

front brakes 20% out of balance

front coilsprings corroding

o/s/r backplate corroded

Pass 19 Oct 2011 90,808 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 88,284 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 86,174 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,515 miles

chips in windscreen

exhaust over axle join heavily corroded

fluffing along o/s/f seat belt edge

front brake hoses showing surface cracks

front no plate cracked

front tyres differant make to rear, rears both differant makes

n/s/r seat belt buckle push button missing catch dosnt return in buckle but operates when belt is connected

o/s dip beam pattern only just showing

rear silencer showing corrosion

rear suspension side arm bushes showing splits

surface corrosion showing on rear brake pipes

Fail 8 Oct 2007 82,015 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly

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

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

Nearside rear seat belt stalk button top missing

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

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2007 82,015 miles

Front number plate cracked slightly

Nearside rear seat belt stalk button top missing

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

Pass 3 Oct 2006 78,968 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 76,570 miles

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 3 Nov 2005 72,576 miles

1) tyres 205 40 17 2) front tyres bald on edges - Illegal 3) front and rear brake discs worn req measuring 4) rear pads low just acceptable 5) front number plate damaged 6) under body and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2005 72,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

1) tyres 205 40 17 2) front tyres bald on edges - Illegal 3) front and rear brake discs worn req measuring 4) rear pads low just acceptable 5)front number plate damaged 6) underbody and outer sill covers fitted

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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R767 NKX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R767 NKX, 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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R767 NKX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 October 1997.

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