MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,854 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
NSR inner side light not working
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear indicators faded
exhaust corroded
o/s/f side marker inop
o/s/r lower link arm bush slightly perished
Rear 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 indicators faded
exhaust corroded
o/s/f side marker inop
o/s/r lower link arm bush slightly perished
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chips in windscreen
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion
o/s/f side marker light inop
over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded
rear brake hose metal ends corroded
rear number plate showing tarnish
tear in n/s/f tyre wall no cord showing
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
chips in windscreen
front to rear brake pipes showing surface corrosion
o/s/f side marker light inop
over axle exhaust flange heavily corroded
rear brake hose metal ends corroded
rear number plate showing tarnish
tear in n/s/f tyre wall no cord showing
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
n/s/f tyre wall showing tear no cord showing
o/s/r tyre sidewall showing cracks no cord showing
o/s/r tyre wearing on inside edge
rear sidearm bushes showing detereation
rear tyres differant makes
slight binding on o/s/f service brake
small chips in windscreen
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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R920 TPX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R920 TPX, 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 R920 TPX registered?
R920 TPX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R920 TPX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R920 TPX shows 16 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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