MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,265 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
n/s mirror glass cracked ? advise new ;
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
BOTH HEADLAMP WIPERS TORN.
DAMAGE AT R/H/R DOOR.
ENGINE OIL LEAKS.
EXHAUST CORRODED AND BAFFLES GONE IN TAILBOX.
L/H DOOR MIRROR CRACKED.
L/H/F WHEEL CAP MISSING.
METAL FUEL PIPES CORRODED AND FUEL FILTER.
R/H/F TYRE WEARING AT OUTER EDGE.
WEAR AT REAR BRAKE DISCS.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
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R902 VJO is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R902 VJO, 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 R902 VJO registered?
R902 VJO is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.
Is R902 VJO safe to buy?
The MOT history for R902 VJO shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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