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R815 ADX

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

145,454 mi
Last recorded145,454 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR815 ADX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2017 145,454 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 135,919 miles

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

Front exhaust system getting rusty/weak

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2016 135,919 miles

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

Front exhaust system getting rusty/weak

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

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion bottom of wing (6.1.B.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 123,570 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 15 Jul 2014 121,304 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Jul 2014 121,248 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 117,059 miles

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jul 2012 112,555 miles

nearside mirror damage

Fail 25 Jul 2012 112,554 miles

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

nearside mirror damage

Pass 26 Jul 2011 107,174 miles

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

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 26 Jul 2011 107,174 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

nearside rear inner side light not working

Fail 12 Jul 2010 100,711 miles

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

No.plates slight de-lamination.

rear box/mid section exhaust joint flange corroded.

Pass 12 Jul 2010 100,711 miles

No.plates slight de-lamination.

rear box/mid section exhaust joint flange corroded.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 94,692 miles

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 94,692 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 88,036 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2007 81,475 miles

front brake pads worn.

steel brake pipes at o/s/rear+n/s/rear corroded.

stone chip to n/s swept area front windscreen.

Pass 1 Aug 2006 74,876 miles

Centre Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R815 ADX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R815 ADX, 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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R815 ADX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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