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P216 NKN

1997 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,800 mi
Last recorded131,800 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP216 NKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 131,800 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 131,794 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 117,217 miles

front brake pads low

Fail 10 Aug 2007 108,082 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 108,082 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 100,119 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2005

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 NKN is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P216 NKN, 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 P216 NKN registered?

P216 NKN is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P216 NKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P216 NKN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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