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P181 SDE

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

116,929 mi
Last recorded116,929 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP181 SDE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 116,929 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 116,904 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 114,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes greased (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 112,757 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Sep 2013 110,580 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 106,814 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,839 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 94,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 90,048 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 84,336 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 80,006 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 80,006 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 73,581 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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P181 SDE is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 P181 SDE, 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 P181 SDE registered?

P181 SDE is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 12 November 1996.

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