MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
35,627 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
n/s/f headlamp adjusters broken
o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
some wear to front brake discs
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/f headlamp adjusters broken
o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge
some wear to front brake discs
rear indicators fading colour
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
o/s/r outer side light not working
rear indicators fading colour
front indicators fading colour
Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front indicators fading colour
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
possible very slight play nearside front ball joint
possible very slight play nearside front ball joint
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
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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R886 EVL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 R886 EVL, 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 R886 EVL registered?
R886 EVL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 17 October 1997.
Is R886 EVL safe to buy?
The MOT history for R886 EVL shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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