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P254 OMJ

1996 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2021
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

194,461 mi
Last recorded194,461 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP254 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2020 194,461 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules on rear brakes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2020 194,459 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Ferrules on rear brakes (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 192,821 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 192,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 190,867 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s rear upper & lower control arm bushings are deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 190,867 miles

Electrical wiring insecure n/s/f a.b.s wiring (1.9.2a)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both o/s & n/s rear upper & lower control arm bushings are deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 188,742 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2017 188,742 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 185,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 185,834 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 185,834 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 185,834 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 181,326 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)

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2014 175,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 175,811 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 171,089 miles

Slight play in o/s inner track rod.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 171,089 miles

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

Slight play in o/s inner track rod.

Pass 2 May 2012 165,912 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 160,035 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 160,035 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 May 2010 153,062 miles

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

both screen wiper blades slightly torn

Pass 5 May 2009 146,358 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 140,479 miles

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

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

n/s wiper blade slightly torn

Pass 15 May 2007 134,169 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)

Pass 23 May 2006 126,657 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 126,657 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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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P254 OMJ is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 P254 OMJ, 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 P254 OMJ registered?

P254 OMJ is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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