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R919 UCR

1997 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

81,847 mi
Last recorded81,847 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 81,847 miles

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

front and rear brake discs worn

major oil leaks

Fail 29 Feb 2012 81,845 miles

Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

exhaust in poor condition

front and rear brake discs worn

major oil leaks

Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,645 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 72,500 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres out of shape slightly on inner edge

Fail 15 Feb 2010 72,500 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

nearside and offside rear tyres out of shape slightly on inner edge

Pass 24 Mar 2009 68,582 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 68,582 miles

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Fail 27 Mar 2008 65,929 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 65,929 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 62,086 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 62,086 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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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R919 UCR is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R919 UCR, 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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R919 UCR is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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