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R942 JNL

1997 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,463 mi
Last recorded70,463 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR942 JNL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 70,463 miles

advise front anti roll bar links

advise rear brake service

Pass 16 Jul 2007 55,831 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 50,456 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2005 38,010 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 37,981 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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R942 JNL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R942 JNL, 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 R942 JNL registered?

R942 JNL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R942 JNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R942 JNL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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