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P157 TDD

1996 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,567 mi
Last recorded112,567 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 TDD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 112,567 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 112,561 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

exhaust condiction poor emissions checked not full test as lambda reading high

Pass 2 Oct 2007 108,008 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Outer Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 99,713 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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P157 TDD is a 1996 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc 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 P157 TDD, 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 P157 TDD registered?

P157 TDD is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P157 TDD safe to buy?

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