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P230 NNF

1997 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

122,563 mi
Last recorded122,563 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP230 NNF
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2015 122,563 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 May 2014 128,216 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 123,040 miles

condition of front tyres

Pass 18 May 2012 117,175 miles

exhaust deteriated

Fail 18 May 2012 117,172 miles

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

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

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

exhaust deteriated

Pass 18 May 2011 111,958 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2010 107,494 miles

Nearside number plate dim.

Offside rear outer side light inop.

Service brake close to reserve travel.

Pass 5 May 2009 102,021 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 May 2008 95,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 84,463 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 73,761 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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P230 NNF is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 NNF, 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 P230 NNF registered?

P230 NNF is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 June 1997.

Is P230 NNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P230 NNF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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