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R822 DGY

1997 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

30,543 mi
Last recorded30,543 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2026
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR822 DGY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2026 30,543 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2024 30,527 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

underside and suspension parts have surface rust

Pass 25 Sep 2023 30,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 30,503 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 30,411 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 29,804 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

surface rust build up

Pass 26 Sep 2020 29,148 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 29,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2019 28,793 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 28,761 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 28,758 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 28,756 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 27 Sep 2016 28,740 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2015 28,735 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2014 28,694 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 28,629 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 28,580 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 28 Sep 2011 28,541 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 28,482 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,634 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 27,844 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 26,208 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 25,425 miles

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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R822 DGY is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 R822 DGY, 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 R822 DGY registered?

R822 DGY is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 October 1997.

Is R822 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R822 DGY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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