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R909 MNN

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,399 mi
Last recorded93,399 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 MNN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 2 Apr 2012 93,399 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 89,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front coil springs corroded

nearside and offside front inner cv boots deteriorating

Pass 15 Mar 2010 87,018 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear trailing arm forward bush weak

Pass 23 Mar 2009 84,104 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

inner cv gators weeping,brake pipes rusty,exhaust rusty..

Pass 4 Apr 2008 80,142 miles

all indicators showing white light,slight play in steering system,both front cvboots cracking,rear tyres worn on edges,child seat in rearexhaust corroded wipers split

Fail 26 Mar 2007 77,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

front coil springs rusty,outer cv gators poor...

Pass 26 Mar 2007 77,027 miles

front coil springs rusty,outer cv gators poor...

Pass 20 Mar 2006 73,735 miles

corrosion on coil springs / wet at time of test / rear suspension bushes c racking

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 MNN is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R909 MNN, 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 MNN registered?

R909 MNN is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R909 MNN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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