MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,826 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
adviced exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
adviced exhaust corroded
adviced n/s rear tyre uneaven tryre wear
adviced some surface corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
adviced n/s rear tyre uneaven tryre wear
adviced some surface corrosion to o/s rear metal brake pipe
adviced rear tyres inner tread wearing low
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
adviced rear tyres inner tread wearing low
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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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R937 RKU is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,855cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 R937 RKU, 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 R937 RKU registered?
R937 RKU is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 1997.
Is R937 RKU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R937 RKU shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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