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P230 MLR

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

91,738 mi
Last recorded91,738 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 MLR
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 91,738 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 91,206 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2014 90,448 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 89,777 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 88,992 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 88,029 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 87,131 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake Discs Scroced

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 86,188 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 85,104 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2007 83,544 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 76,155 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 76,155 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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P230 MLR is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 P230 MLR, 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 P230 MLR registered?

P230 MLR is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 8 November 1996.

Is P230 MLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 MLR shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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