MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,143 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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offside front headlamp aim is starting to de-focus
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
offside front headlamp aim is starting to de-focus
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P196 OLE is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 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 P196 OLE, 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 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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P196 OLE is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 6 June 1997.
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