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R81 NBM

1997 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

67,062 mi
Last recorded67,062 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR81 NBM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2012 67,062 miles

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

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

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

all four tyre`s slightly perrished

Pass 9 Jun 2011 67,061 miles

both front suspension arms starting to corrode

Pass 16 Mar 2010 65,529 miles

Front and rear number plates deteriorating

Nail in centre tread offside front tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 63,026 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 18 Mar 2008 60,566 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 60,566 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,720 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 48,072 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 48,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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R81 NBM is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R81 NBM, 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 R81 NBM registered?

R81 NBM is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R81 NBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R81 NBM shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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