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R801 XFL

1997 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

142,310 mi
Last recorded142,310 miles
Recorded on5 May 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR801 XFL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 May 2018 142,310 miles

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 141,966 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 139,303 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 139,303 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 138,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside 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)

Fail 27 Apr 2015 138,677 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 137,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 137,258 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 136,074 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 131,872 miles

Centre Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 124,282 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2009 119,450 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 110,275 miles

Rear section of o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded near limit.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 100,109 miles

Front brake pads wearing low.

O/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge of tread.

O/s/r tyre worn near limit on inside edge of tread.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear section of o/s front to rear brake pipe corroded to limit.

Pass 14 Oct 2006 87,862 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

wiper blades split slightly

Fail 14 Oct 2006 87,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

wiper blades split slightly

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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R801 XFL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R801 XFL, 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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R801 XFL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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