MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
151,068 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear brake discs rusted & pitted
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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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V597 ROR is a 2000 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 2000 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.4% with a typical mileage of 86,316 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 V597 ROR, 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 26 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was V597 ROR registered?
V597 ROR is a 2000 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 February 2000.
Is V597 ROR safe to buy?
The MOT history for V597 ROR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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