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R909 EOX

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,315 mi
Last recorded140,315 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 EOX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Aug 2010 140,315 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2010 140,315 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2009 128,194 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 128,194 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 113,512 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 96,558 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2007 96,558 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 86,054 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo S40?

Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.

69.9%
Pass Rate
6,355
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
104,646
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 60,127
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 53,645
Registration plate lamp not working 51,350
Brake pipe excessively corroded 36,593
Direction indicator incorrect colour 29,671
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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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