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P168 WNK

1996 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

139,855 mi
Last recorded139,855 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP168 WNK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 139,855 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2010 139,855 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 131,347 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 116,509 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 98,905 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 85,717 miles

FRONT TO REAR & REAR BRAKE PIPES CORRODED

Pass 3 Oct 2005 82,275 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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P168 WNK is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 P168 WNK, 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 P168 WNK registered?

P168 WNK is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 August 1996.

Is P168 WNK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P168 WNK shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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