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P136 DWL

1997 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,085 mi
Last recorded94,085 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP136 DWL
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2008 94,085 miles

hand brake lever close to max travel

Fail 19 Apr 2007 78,248 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2007 78,248 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 72,834 miles

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2006 72,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 66,995 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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P136 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P136 DWL, 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 P136 DWL registered?

P136 DWL is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 7 March 1997.

Is P136 DWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P136 DWL shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P136 DWL have outstanding finance?

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