MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
96,873 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Direction indicators 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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R889 SJW is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R889 SJW, 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 R889 SJW registered?
R889 SJW is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R889 SJW safe to buy?
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