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P231 HCM

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

159,767 mi
Last recorded159,767 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP231 HCM
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 159,767 miles

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

both rear brake disc friction surfaces in poor condition.

front engine undertray insecure.

n/s wiper in poor condition

o/s headlamp wiring suspect, unable to re-fit bulb access cover. bulb securing clip weak.

o/s/r chassis corroded.

slight play in o/s inner steering track rod joint. advise rectify before geometry check.

steel fuel pipes at rear heavily corroded.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

wiper spindles worn.

Fail 3 Nov 2011 159,767 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear brake disc friction surfaces in poor condition.

front engine undertray insecure.

loose bulb holder clip & wiring v. poor.

nearside headlamp bulb was fitted incorrectly, but both lateral & vertical beam adjusters broken.

o/s/r chassis corroded.

slight play in o/s inner steering track rod joint. advise rectify before geometry check.

steel fuel pipes at rear heavily corroded.

suggest steering geometry check due to uneven tyre wear.

Fail 1 Nov 2011 159,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

track needs checking

Pass 4 Oct 2010 157,716 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear under car shield loose and hanging down

offside rear lamp lens broken and repaired with tape

rear of vehicle damaged

Fail 1 Oct 2010 157,716 miles

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

both headlamps in poor condition

nearside rear under car shield loose and hanging down

offside rear lamp lens broken and repaired with tape

rear of vehicle damaged

Pass 9 Oct 2009 153,316 miles

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn very low and has some slight tyre wall damage

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside c/v boot in poor condition

Fail 7 Oct 2009 153,314 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

chip in windscreen

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre worn very low and has some slight tyre wall damage

nearside front wheel rim slightly damaged

offside c/v boot in poor condition

Pass 17 Sep 2008 146,609 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

both no.plates in poor condition

corroded fuel pipe

minor exhaust leaks at joints

os cv boot perished

screen chipped

Fail 12 Sep 2008 146,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

both no.plates in poor condition

corroded fuel pipe

minor exhaust leaks at joints

os cv boot perished

screen chipped

Pass 19 Sep 2007 139,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 139,947 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

exhaust cat heatshield rattling

Pass 17 Aug 2006 132,404 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 132,402 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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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P231 HCM is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 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 P231 HCM, 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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P231 HCM is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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