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R946 NGF

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,884 mi
Last recorded123,884 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR946 NGF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 123,884 miles

exhaust corroded

headlamp patterns weak

slight bind n/s/r wheel

Pass 15 Aug 2013 122,755 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust corroded

headlamp patterns weak and reduced light output

Fail 9 Aug 2012 121,993 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

headlamp patterns weak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 121,993 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

headlamp patterns weak

Pass 11 Aug 2011 120,825 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

both front brake pipes corroding

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorating

front brake pads nearing wear limit

n/s/r tyre close to wear limit on inside edge

oil leak

rear of front to rear brake pipes poorly fitted but still secure

slight damage to windscreen

slight side play in handbrake lever

slight wear in steering rack joints

surface corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Fail 11 Aug 2011 120,825 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

all rear suspension bushes deteriorating

both front brake pipes corroding

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorating

front brake pads nearing wear limit

n/s/r tyre close to wear limit on inside edge

oil leak

rear of front to rear brake pipes poorly fitted but still secure

slight damage to windscreen

slight side play in handbrake lever

slight wear in steering rack joints

surface corrosion around rear suspension mounts

Pass 5 Aug 2010 119,083 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

head lamp beam pattern faint

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Aug 2010 119,080 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

head lamp beam pattern faint

near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2009 117,323 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp patterns weak

Pass 31 Jul 2008 114,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2007 109,850 miles

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

front wiper blades splitting

Fail 25 Jul 2007 109,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

front wiper blades split

Pass 11 Jul 2006 104,723 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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R946 NGF is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R946 NGF, 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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R946 NGF is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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