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P132 XHO

1997 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

153,667 mi
Last recorded153,667 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP132 XHO
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 153,667 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 146,446 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 139,833 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 133,181 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 133,181 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2009 124,762 miles

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

catalizer rattles

Pass 10 May 2008 118,131 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 105,409 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 94,402 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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P132 XHO is a 1997 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P132 XHO, 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 P132 XHO registered?

P132 XHO is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P132 XHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for P132 XHO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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