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P164 JNH

1996 Volvo S40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

154,851 mi
Last recorded154,851 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP164 JNH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2010 154,851 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 154,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 143,632 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front and rear disc corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn on inner and outeredge

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside front inner tie rod slight play

Offside front tyre has cut on outersidewall

Pass 27 Nov 2006 141,323 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 141,323 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

air bag light staying on

malfunction indicator lamp staying on

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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P164 JNH is a 1996 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P164 JNH, 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 P164 JNH registered?

P164 JNH is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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