MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,209 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Clutch bearing noisey.
Engine oil leak.
Gearbox oil leak.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Lower Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Clutch bearing noisey.
Engine oil leak.
Gearbox oil leak.
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Nearside rear tyre worn on inner tread.
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front to Rear metal brake pipes are corroded and difficult to fully asses due to their location.
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Oil leak
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R816 JGC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 R816 JGC, 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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R816 JGC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 1997.
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