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P196 ERX

1996 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,397 mi
Last recorded111,397 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP196 ERX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2008 111,397 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 103,871 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 103,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Dec 2005 95,467 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 95,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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P196 ERX is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Black 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 P196 ERX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P196 ERX registered?

P196 ERX is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 23 December 1996.

Is P196 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P196 ERX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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