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R949 PJO

1997 Volvo S40

Multi-colour Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,393 mi
Last recorded70,393 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR949 PJO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2018 70,393 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Oct 2017 68,845 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced reflector (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust rubber split

Pass 12 Oct 2016 67,065 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 67,065 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 65,241 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,291 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 61,260 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 59,029 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 55,911 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 53,328 miles

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

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

front disacs worn

Pass 5 Oct 2009 50,914 miles

offside head lamp lense has slight condensation

Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,402 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 48,402 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,053 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2006 41,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 6 Oct 2006 41,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

slight play n/s bottom ball joint

Fail 19 Oct 2005 37,265 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2005 37,265 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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R949 PJO is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Multi-colour with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 R949 PJO, 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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R949 PJO is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 November 1997.

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