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R990 MGC

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,318 mi
Last recorded90,318 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR990 MGC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2015 90,318 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 87,159 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

d/s front inner steering gator wet

d/s rear tyre soft

d/s washer jet blocked only 1 working but giving anough water to clear screen

emissions failed 1st idel passed 2nd fuel treatment recomended

rear brake pipes new fitted fowling on body relocated to stop hitting or damaging

Fail 28 Nov 2014 87,158 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Direction indicator has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

d/s front inner steering gator wet

d/s rear tyre soft

d/s washer jet blocked only 1 working but giving anough water to clear screen

emissions failed 1st idel passed 2nd fuel treatment recomended

rear brake pipes new fitted fowling on body relocated to stop hitting or damaging

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,599 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 19 Nov 2013 84,599 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 7 Nov 2012 79,070 miles

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

rear tyres tread distorted

Pass 7 Nov 2012 79,070 miles

rear tyres tread distorted

Pass 28 Nov 2011 75,377 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 75,377 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 67,125 miles

tested wet

Pass 6 Nov 2008 62,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear wheeel arch plastic cover insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2007 58,953 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever on a O/S/R caliper not returning self to the end

very small reserve travel on a handbrake lever

Fail 28 Nov 2007 58,953 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

handbrake lever on a O/S/R caliper not returning self to the end

very small reserve travel on a handbrake lever

Pass 4 Dec 2006 54,008 miles

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2005 49,936 miles

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

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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R990 MGC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 R990 MGC, 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 R990 MGC registered?

R990 MGC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 December 1997.

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