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P162 KVX

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

168,948 mi
Last recorded168,948 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP162 KVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2012 168,948 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 139,104 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 139,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 122,487 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 112,809 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 102,996 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 97,701 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 91,171 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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P162 KVX is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P162 KVX registered?

P162 KVX is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P162 KVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P162 KVX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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