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R930 MNP

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,650 mi
Last recorded76,650 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR930 MNP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 76,650 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 76,396 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2016 75,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,763 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 75,114 miles

Advise N/S/Rear brake disc in poor condition.

Pass 8 Sep 2014 74,449 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,139 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 73,145 miles

advise offside front inner door opening stiff !

Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,566 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 63,381 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 60,175 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2008 57,115 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 53,417 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 53,417 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 48,108 miles

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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R930 MNP is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R930 MNP, 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 R930 MNP registered?

R930 MNP is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R930 MNP safe to buy?

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