MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,394 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Indicator switch insecure (1.4.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
1.front wiper blades poor and split on edges 2.oil leak on gearbox 3.slight play in o/s front track rod end 4.brake discs corroded 5.both front tyres worn on edges no chords showing
6.centre and rear exhaust corroded 7.slight judder on front brakes 8.slight bind on o/s rear brake
1.front wiper blades poor and split on edges 2.oil leak on gearbox 3.slight play in o/s front track rod end 4.brake discs corroded 5.both front tyres worn on edges no chords showing
6.centre and rear exhaust corroded 7.slight judder on front brakes 8.slight bind on o/s rear brake
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear brake discs corroding
replacement brake pipes poorly routed
slight damage to nearside front bumper
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
both rear brake discs corroding
replacement brake pipes poorly routed
slight damage to nearside front bumper
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Oil leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
damage to nearside front corner
nearside mirror cracked
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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R775 ABM is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 R775 ABM, 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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R775 ABM is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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