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P128 FUD

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,019 mi
Last recorded96,019 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP128 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 96,019 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 96,016 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Fail 2 Sep 2014 88,113 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 88,113 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 81,654 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2013 81,652 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 73,705 miles

Battery insecure.

Indicator/Wiper switches insecure.

Lambda emmission light illuminated, but emmissions test passed.

Fail 20 Aug 2012 73,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Battery insecure.

Indicator/Wiper switches insecure.

Lambda emmission light illuminated, but emmissions test passed.

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 69,572 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,175 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 65,472 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 61,188 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 57,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,214 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)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 55,401 miles

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)

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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P128 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 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 P128 FUD, 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 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P128 FUD registered?

P128 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 April 1997.

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