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P205 OHP

1997 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1588cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,085 mi
Last recorded130,085 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP205 OHP
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,588cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2013 130,085 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 129,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Uneven rear tyre n/s/r

Pass 11 Jan 2012 121,477 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2012 121,472 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 115,756 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2009 115,756 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 106,029 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2008 105,954 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 3 May 2007 99,110 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 87,517 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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P205 OHP is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,588cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 P205 OHP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P205 OHP registered?

P205 OHP is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 2 June 1997.

Is P205 OHP safe to buy?

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