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P251 UHS

1996 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,191 mi
Last recorded105,191 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP251 UHS
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 105,191 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake servo corroded

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 28 Aug 2019 105,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Aug 2019 105,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 105,089 miles

Cracks and cuts in Nearside front tyre, but not deep enough to reach cords

Front number plate slightly faded

Pass 7 Sep 2017 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,827 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 103,261 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 102,762 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 101,733 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 101,733 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 101,091 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Sep 2012 101,091 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 99,970 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 98,835 miles

n/s/r outer sidelight not working.

Pass 3 Sep 2009 98,239 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 98,239 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 97,271 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 96,662 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 96,662 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 94,559 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 94,559 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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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P251 UHS is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P251 UHS, 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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What year was P251 UHS registered?

P251 UHS is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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