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XWV 519K

1997 Volvo S40

Purple Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,464 mi
Last recorded98,464 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2020
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXWV 519K
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2020 98,464 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Nov 2019 88,248 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 87,112 miles

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2018 87,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

plastic trims obscuring outer sills

Fail 26 Sep 2018 86,602 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high unable to adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

auxiliary drive belt in poor condition

Pass 29 Sep 2017 85,309 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 85,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 83,738 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 83,169 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2015 83,169 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 82,076 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 80,999 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,089 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 79,089 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 77,669 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 73,953 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 73,953 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 4 Sep 2009 70,055 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 66,019 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 63,247 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 60,284 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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XWV 519K is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 XWV 519K, 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 XWV 519K registered?

XWV 519K is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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