MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,715 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
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
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
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)
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
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
engine undertrays fitted
front brakes worn
front washers partially blocked and misaligned
slight oil stains gearbox
slight play in steering rack
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is R926 UCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for R926 UCR shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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