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P119 TEE

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2016
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

90,004 mi
Last recorded90,004 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP119 TEE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2015 90,004 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high wont adjust (1.8)

exhaust corroded and slight blow

o/s/r tyre stepping

Pass 8 Jan 2015 86,999 miles

front exhaust joint slight blow/corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2015 86,999 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)

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

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

front exhaust joint slight blow/corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Jan 2014 83,211 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2014 83,211 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

front exhaust joint slight blow and corroded

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Dec 2012 79,498 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 79,444 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre 2 1/2mm

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,983 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 75,983 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre has nail in it

o/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s/r wheel trim missing

Pass 20 Sep 2010 72,339 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 72,339 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre on legal limit

o/s reverse light inop

o/s/r tyre 2mm and has nail in it

Pass 24 Aug 2009 67,767 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/f wheel trim missing

n/s/r tyre 2mm

Pass 27 Aug 2008 64,386 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2008 64,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

front number plate slight damage

n/s/r tyre 2 1/2mm

Pass 5 Jul 2007 59,946 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 59,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2006 55,585 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside inner cv gaiter leaking

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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P119 TEE is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P119 TEE, 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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What year was P119 TEE registered?

P119 TEE is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 19 September 1996.

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