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R91 VUD

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1855cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

138,517 mi
Last recorded138,517 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2016
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR91 VUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,855cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2016 138,517 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight kerb damage

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

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

oil leak from engine

Fail 12 Jan 2016 138,486 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front tyre outer wall slight kerb damage

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Jan 2015 137,104 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

b-pipes wax oiled

Fail 7 Jan 2015 137,103 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

b-pipes wax oiled

Pass 16 Jan 2014 134,779 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

both rear tyres are cracked but not reaching the cords

brake pipes waxoyled

Fail 15 Jan 2014 134,763 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

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

both rear tyres are cracked but not reaching the cords

Pass 7 Jan 2013 133,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jan 2012 131,237 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2012 131,237 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 128,489 miles

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 125,393 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2009 125,266 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 120,427 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Signs of nearside front wheel touching wheel arch, clearence on lock check

Fail 16 Dec 2008 120,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Oil leak

Signs of nearside front wheel touching wheel arch, clearence on lock check

Pass 17 Dec 2007 115,101 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2007 115,065 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 107,748 miles

tested car in wet conditions slight play on steering rack

Fail 14 Dec 2006 107,748 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

tested car in wet conditions slight play on steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2005 99,084 miles

slight play in steering rack

oil leak

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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R91 VUD is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 R91 VUD, 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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R91 VUD is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 1997.

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