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P113 TFC

1996 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

99,316 mi
Last recorded99,316 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP113 TFC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 99,316 miles

both rear top suspension arms bushes split /worn. AS MARKED

front and rear number plated faded/worn

Fail 1 Aug 2016 99,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)

EML is on

both rear top suspension arms bushes split /worn. AS MARKED

front and rear number plated faded/worn

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 Aug 2015 97,922 miles

Damp patch on fuel tank possible leaks, none found during the test

Front number plate is faded

Power steering feel notchy

Pass 26 Jul 2014 96,603 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 96,603 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 94,601 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 94,599 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2012 91,591 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2012 91,571 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2011 88,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

o/s/f tyre is low on pressure

Pass 8 Aug 2011 88,993 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f tyre is low on pressure

Pass 2 Aug 2010 86,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 83,321 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 83,321 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r/& n/s/f road wheels are slightly buckled

o/s/f top mount bearing feels rough

Pass 5 Aug 2008 80,479 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 80,479 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 77,216 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 77,216 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 73,966 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 73,966 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P113 TFC is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 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 P113 TFC, 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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P113 TFC is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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