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P161 KVX

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,173 mi
Last recorded123,173 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 KVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 123,173 miles

both front tyres slight wear to edges

Fail 20 Sep 2017 123,172 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer section to center joint (7.1.2)

both front tyres slight wear to edges

Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,671 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,134 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 97,611 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 87,361 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 20 Sep 2013 87,325 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 79,088 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in lower steering column

Fail 14 Sep 2012 79,088 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight wear in lower steering column

Pass 25 Aug 2011 67,679 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 59,591 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,386 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 54,386 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,373 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 50,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 46,932 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 43,596 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 40,074 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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P161 KVX is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P161 KVX, 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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P161 KVX is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 25 September 1996.

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