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P206 HBW

1997 Volvo S40

Silver Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,835 mi
Last recorded86,835 miles
Recorded on28 May 2012
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP206 HBW
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2012 86,835 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 86,480 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 75,319 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 May 2010 65,532 miles

Oil leak

n/s rear service brake not up to known standard

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear indicators & worn on inner edge

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

Fail 14 May 2010 65,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

n/s rear service brake not up to known standard

n/s rear tyre worn close to wear indicators & worn on inner edge

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

Pass 1 May 2009 59,659 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

smoke opacity close to fail limit

Pass 12 May 2008 52,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

slight leak from n/s c/v boot

Pass 14 May 2007 45,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,964 miles

slight movement-nearside ball joint

surface rust on brake pipe to nearside rear hose

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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P206 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P206 HBW, 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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What year was P206 HBW registered?

P206 HBW is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 May 1997.

Is P206 HBW safe to buy?

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