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P228 OKN

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,825 mi
Last recorded148,825 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP228 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 148,825 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft (below plastic sill trim) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 148,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill soft (below plastic sill trim) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 143,197 miles

Offside Front Side marker not working

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 139,942 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Apr 2020 139,939 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 135,429 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner wall

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 129,345 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak from gearbox ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 120,430 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 115,032 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2016 115,015 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2015 107,478 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 107,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 102,003 miles

front & rear pads

headlamps slightly dull

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Apr 2013 94,791 miles

exhaust rusty

ns r brake caliper /pads

os r light only 1 working

wipers

Pass 5 Mar 2012 86,329 miles

nsf tyre

os headlamp aim on lower limit

Fail 5 Mar 2012 86,329 miles

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

nsf tyre

os headlamp aim on lower limit

Pass 28 Jan 2011 80,171 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,171 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Feb 2010 75,096 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2010 75,096 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 69,665 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,180 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 56,585 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 56,585 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 51,599 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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P228 OKN is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 P228 OKN, 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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P228 OKN is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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