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R963 SFT

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,770 mi
Last recorded116,770 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR963 SFT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2013 116,770 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion round fillercap

Fail 4 Nov 2013 116,744 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion round fillercap

Pass 4 Jul 2012 112,176 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all other brake pipes have corrosion present

Fail 3 Jul 2012 112,176 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

all other brake pipes have corrosion present

Pass 5 Jan 2011 104,478 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

middle section exhaust rattle

Fail 4 Jan 2011 105,462 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

middle section exhaust rattle

Pass 30 Jun 2009 97,236 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 91,131 miles

FUEL FILTER IS CORRODED

IGNITION KEY IS DAMAGED

O/S/R TYRE INNER TREAD IS WORN

SLIGHT PLAY FROM N/S/F STEERING RACK

Pass 28 Jun 2007 82,716 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 77,317 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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R963 SFT is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R963 SFT, 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 R963 SFT registered?

R963 SFT is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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