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P216 FKR

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2022
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

188,289 mi
Last recorded188,289 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 FKR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 188,289 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

n/s washer jet not working

n/s/f outer sill corroded

n/s/r handbrake sticking

o/s/f outer sill corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2021 147,130 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Aug 2021 184,997 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 179,838 miles

front tyres getting low on tread

knocking from front suspension

rear anti rollbar bushes slight play

Pass 13 Aug 2019 174,067 miles

n/s/r tyre inner edge out of shape

Pass 17 Aug 2018 169,615 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside rear tyre out of shape inner edge

Pass 17 Aug 2017 163,158 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 163,158 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Aug 2016 152,048 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre inner edge low on tread

slight exhaust blow from CAT

Fail 17 Aug 2016 151,957 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/r tyre inner edge low on tread

slight exhaust blow from CAT

Fail 8 Aug 2016 151,756 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat area (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn ratcheted and close to limits inner edge

Fail 7 Aug 2015 141,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

emmissions just met

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2015 141,474 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

emmissions just met

o/s rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 20 Aug 2014 129,650 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise attention to washers

Pass 20 Aug 2014 129,650 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise attention to washers

Pass 6 Aug 2013 119,465 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front fog lens broken

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2013 119,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front fog lens broken

park brake efficiency low

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2012 111,430 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

n/s front fog lens damaged

o/s no plate light dim

rear exh box corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2011 99,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Aug 2011 99,423 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 87,357 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 87,357 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2010 85,273 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 84,177 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 79,182 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 75,060 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,928 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 69,854 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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P216 FKR is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 P216 FKR, 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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P216 FKR is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 24 October 1996.

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