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P174 JVV

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

160,637 mi
Last recorded160,637 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 JVV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Apr 2008 160,637 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2008 160,637 miles

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 146,628 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 136,227 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2006 136,160 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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P174 JVV is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc 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 P174 JVV, 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 P174 JVV registered?

P174 JVV is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P174 JVV safe to buy?

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