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R846 WNC

1997 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,354 mi
Last recorded99,354 miles
Recorded on13 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 WNC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 May 2009 99,354 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 99,354 miles

Nearside Front Upper Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 90,386 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 81,075 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 72,218 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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R846 WNC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R846 WNC, 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 R846 WNC registered?

R846 WNC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R846 WNC shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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