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P118 JAR

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,307 mi
Last recorded102,307 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 JAR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 102,307 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre devoid of tread on inner edge

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Fail 8 Oct 2012 101,765 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres devoid of tread on inner edges

power steering drive belt deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2011 88,153 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres inner sidewalls damaged

nearside front tyre underinflated

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2011 88,153 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres inner sidewalls damaged

nearside front tyre underinflated

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2010 75,775 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 70,250 miles

ALL TESTABLE ITEMS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE ACCEPTABLE AT TIME OF TEST*

FRONT NO.PLATE CRACKED* HEADLAMP PATTERNS A LITTLE INDISTINCT AND ON LOWEST AIM LIMITS* FRONT INDICATORS LOSING ORANGE EFFECT* NSFCVBOOT PERISHED* SHIELDS ON OUTER SILLS, UNDERBODY,ETC, RESTRICT EXAMINATION*

TYRESWORN IN GENERAL - BUT OK* FRONT EXHAUST A LITTLE NOISEY - NO SIGNIFICANT LEAKS IDENTIFIED* SOME WEAR ON FRONT BRAKE DISCS - UNABLE TO ADEQUATELY EXAMINE FRONT BRAKE PADS*

UNABLE TO EXAMINE ENTIRETY OF BRAKE OR FUEL PIPES* BRAKE PIPES CORRODING - PIPEST TO REAR HAVE BEEN PAINTED OR GREASED, APPEAR ACCEPTABLE* EXHAUST HEAVILY RUSTED*

Pass 18 Nov 2008 66,168 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 60,646 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 60,645 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2006 56,105 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 50,023 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 50,023 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust very rusty in places, osf bumper daylight light lens broken, nsr tyre well worn.

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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P118 JAR is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P118 JAR, 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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P118 JAR is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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