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P228 FUD

1997 Volvo S40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

160,342 mi
Last recorded160,342 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2009
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 FUD
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2009 160,342 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 160,342 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 156,757 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 156,382 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s outer sill showing some corrosion

Fail 5 Sep 2008 156,371 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

n/s outer sill showing some corrosion

Pass 10 Jul 2007 152,892 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2007 152,892 miles

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

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

both side wiper wheel boxes worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 144,804 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 144,757 miles

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P228 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P228 FUD, 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 P228 FUD registered?

P228 FUD is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 16 April 1997.

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