MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both cover sills corroded slight
both rear tyres cracking
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Battery insecure
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Oil leak
both cover sills corroded slight
both rear tyres cracking
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
advise both cover sills corroded +have sill covers on
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
rear number plate slightly marked
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
front number plate cracked
rear number plate marked
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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R86 NBM is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple 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 R86 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 R86 NBM registered?
R86 NBM is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R86 NBM safe to buy?
The MOT history for R86 NBM 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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