MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,315 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
both front tyres worn close to limit
both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only
front brake discs slightly lipped
n/s/f fog lamp cracked
play detected in n/s track rod end
play detected in rear roll bar bushes
small chips in windscreen
various corrosion on exhaust system
both front tyres worn close to limit
both rear tyres slightly miss-shaped
child seat fitted to n/s/r seat - visually checked seatbelt only
front brake discs slightly lipped
n/s/f fog lamp cracked
play detected in n/s track rod end
play detected in rear roll bar bushes
small chips in windscreen
various corrosion on exhaust system
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (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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R909 EOX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R909 EOX, 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 R909 EOX registered?
R909 EOX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 August 1997.
Is R909 EOX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R909 EOX shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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