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P135 TEE

1996 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,586 mi
Last recorded77,586 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP135 TEE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2007 77,586 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 70,192 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 66,363 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2005 66,363 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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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P135 TEE is a 1996 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P135 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 P135 TEE registered?

P135 TEE is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P135 TEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P135 TEE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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