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P169 BMS

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,660 mi
Last recorded71,660 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2006
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 BMS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2006 71,660 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 67,952 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

condensation in nearside and offside headlamps

condensation in offside indicator

nearside rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 27 Oct 2005 67,924 miles

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

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

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Condensation in o/s/f & n/s/f headlamps & o/s/f indicator lamp,but not effecting aim or function.

Cut in n/s/r tyre sidewall,not down to cords.

Full exhaust system heavily corroded but not leaking.

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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P169 BMS is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P169 BMS, 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 P169 BMS registered?

P169 BMS is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 5 September 1996.

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