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R926 UCR

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2014
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

106,715 mi
Last recorded106,715 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR926 UCR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2013 106,715 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 106,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 93,923 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 93,923 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 80,570 miles

both front brake disks showing wear and slight corrosion

signs of wear and slight corrosion to both rear disks

slight vibration from rear disks

slight wear to rack offside

Fail 17 Jan 2011 80,561 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disks showing wear and slight corrosion

signs of wear and slight corrosion to both rear disks

slight wear to rack offside

Pass 13 Feb 2010 67,778 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2010 67,778 miles

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

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

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

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 59,707 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 59,707 miles

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

plastic over sill panels

Pass 16 Oct 2007 51,746 miles

exhaust system corroded and very slight blow evident from centre to rear joint

front brake discs worn and pads low

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

slight play in steering rack

very slight oil stains around gearbox

Pass 19 Oct 2006 41,244 miles

engine undertrays fitted

front brakes worn

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

slight oil stains gearbox

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Oct 2006 41,244 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

engine undertrays fitted

front brakes worn

front washers partially blocked and misaligned

slight oil stains gearbox

slight play in steering rack

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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R926 UCR is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 R926 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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What year was R926 UCR registered?

R926 UCR is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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