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P234 FJA

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2015
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

158,204 mi
Last recorded158,204 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 FJA
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Fail 6 Oct 2015 158,204 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Battery not secured down, Pos terminal getting very hot (bad connection)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level still above min. (3.6.G.1b)

Rear fuel pipes corroded

Tyre size 195 55 15

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn very badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 155,324 miles

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

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

bonnet difficult to secure shut

bonnet release handle missing

horn weak

wipers poor

Fail 19 Aug 2014 155,310 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

bonnet difficult to secure shut

bonnet release handle missing

horn weak

wipers poor

Pass 30 Jul 2013 154,466 miles

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Fail 25 Jul 2013 154,457 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres getting low on tread

Pass 10 Jul 2012 151,209 miles

hood release catch broken

over heats at idle(coolinf fan wires pulled out of the connecting plug)

right rear tyre cracking

Fail 3 Jul 2012 151,130 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

hood release catch broken

over heats at idle(coolinf fan wires pulled out of the connecting plug)

right rear tyre cracking

Pass 30 Jun 2011 146,521 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 146,520 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside handbrake has a low effort

Offside front tyre is perished and in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2010 139,335 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2010 139,333 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 126,675 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 126,646 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 116,089 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2008 116,082 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

rear tyres side wall cracking

tracking

Pass 31 Aug 2007 106,761 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2007 106,761 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 94,441 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 94,441 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Oct 2005 84,381 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 84,381 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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P234 FJA is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 P234 FJA, 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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P234 FJA is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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