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R973 UOT

1997 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,635 mi
Last recorded73,635 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR973 UOT
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2013 73,635 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 65,252 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 57,658 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 57,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 52,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 52,288 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 43,448 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 35,816 miles

Rear brake pads are very low, close to MOT minimum. Both rear tyres are wearing faster on there inner edges.

Fail 19 Oct 2006 35,816 miles

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

Rear brake pads are very low, close to MOT minimum. Both rear tyres are wearing faster on there inner edges.

Pass 20 Oct 2005 32,481 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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R973 UOT is a 1997 Volvo S40 in White 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 R973 UOT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R973 UOT registered?

R973 UOT is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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