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P107 DOB

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

94,066 mi
Last recorded94,066 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP107 DOB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2010 94,066 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 94,066 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 88,814 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 88,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 85,050 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 79,573 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 69,577 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 69,577 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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P107 DOB is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1996 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.3% with a typical mileage of 103,036 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 P107 DOB, 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 30 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 P107 DOB registered?

P107 DOB is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P107 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P107 DOB shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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