MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,604 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine coolant level low.
Nearside front and rear tyres are worn on the inner tyre tread.
Nearside front sidlight bulb is dim in operation.
Nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber becoming deteriorated.
Nearside rear inner wheel rim distorted.
Offside of front windscreen has five small stone chips ,one is outside of swept area.
Offside rear inner wheel rim has some run out when rotated.
Plastic covers are fitted to the offside and nearside outer sills restricting view of same.
Rear of engine generaly oily.
Engine coolant level low.
Nearside front and rear tyres are worn on the inner tyre tread.
Nearside front sidlight bulb is dim in operation.
Nearside front windscreen wiper blade rubber becoming deteriorated.
Nearside rear inner wheel rim distorted.
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside of front windscreen has five small stone chips ,one is outside of swept area.
Offside rear inner wheel rim has some run out when rotated.
Plastic covers are fitted to the offside and nearside outer sills restricting view of same.
Rear of engine generaly oily.
condensation at offside headlamp
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
offside windscreen wiper rubber beginning to split
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
spare wheel/tyre incorrect size
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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R816 SJM is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc 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 SJM, 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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What year was R816 SJM registered?
R816 SJM is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 14 November 1997.
Is R816 SJM safe to buy?
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