MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,767 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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
Battery insecure
Oil leak
both no.plates in poor condition
corroded fuel pipe
minor exhaust leaks at joints
os cv boot perished
screen chipped
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
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
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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