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P217 EOA

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2008
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

12,561 mi
Last recorded12,561 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 EOA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2007 12,561 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 12,561 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 123,874 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 123,874 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 114,966 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 114,966 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Jul 2005 107,001 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2005 107,001 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

headlight aim not tested

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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P217 EOA is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P217 EOA, 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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What year was P217 EOA registered?

P217 EOA is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 October 1996.

Is P217 EOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P217 EOA shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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