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P250 JAV

1996 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,015 mi
Last recorded185,015 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP250 JAV
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 185,015 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both headlight patterns vauge

front brake discs worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside centre sill corroded

Fail 7 Feb 2011 185,009 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both headlight patterns vauge

front brake discs worn

nearside outer sill corroded

offside centre sill corroded

Pass 16 Feb 2010 175,243 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms rusty

Fail 4 Feb 2010 175,016 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r trailing arms rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2009 164,679 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

suspension corrosion

Pass 27 Feb 2008 154,506 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Feb 2007 143,208 miles

Centre Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension bushes deteriorated not excessive

Pass 1 Feb 2006 132,045 miles

Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

oil leak

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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P250 JAV is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P250 JAV, 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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P250 JAV is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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