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P217 SAT

1996 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,876 mi
Last recorded147,876 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP217 SAT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2008 147,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seats and belts not checked seats folded down

Fail 29 Sep 2008 147,872 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

rear seats and belts not checked seats folded down

Pass 3 Dec 2007 144,335 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 144,335 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 137,304 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs worn

Fail 22 Nov 2005 129,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear number plate clarity deteriorating

Pass 22 Nov 2005 129,494 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear number plate clarity deteriorating

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P217 SAT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White 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 V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 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 V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P217 SAT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P217 SAT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 4 December 1996.

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