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P21 APK

1996 Volvo S40

White Lpg 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

49,561 mi
Last recorded49,561 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 APK
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 21 Jan 2008 49,561 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 41,088 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 36,743 miles

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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P21 APK is a 1996 Volvo S40 in White with a 1,731cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 P21 APK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P21 APK?

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What year was P21 APK registered?

P21 APK is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 August 1996.

Is P21 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P21 APK shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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