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R784 XNO

1997 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,955 mi
Last recorded173,955 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 XNO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2009 173,955 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 173,955 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front exhaust section or manifold cracked

front number plate cracked

o/s washer jet spraying limited water on windscreen

offside front tyre sidewalls cracking

Pass 13 May 2008 138,289 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 138,289 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight damage to the front number plate

Pass 19 Aug 2006 129,402 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 129,402 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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R784 XNO is a 1997 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R784 XNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R784 XNO registered?

R784 XNO is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 September 1997.

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