MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,884 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded
headlamp patterns weak
slight bind n/s/r wheel
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
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
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
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
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
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
head lamp beam pattern faint
near side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front wiper blades splitting
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
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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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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