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P111 GSB

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

109,726 mi
Last recorded109,726 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP111 GSB
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,726 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 108,994 miles

off side rear tyure wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2021 104,805 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2021 104,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 104,164 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 101,504 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 99,125 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 99,124 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt twisted (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 96,557 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 96,430 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 94,008 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 94,008 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 89,687 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 89,166 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 83,145 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2013 83,145 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 80,567 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 77,357 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 75,895 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 74,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 74,380 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 73,224 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 70,007 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 67,189 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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P111 GSB is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P111 GSB, 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.

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P111 GSB is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 November 1996.

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