MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
73,368 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
centre/rear exhaust pipe corroded/weak
main brake pipes to n/s and o/s rear dev. corrosion
n/s front brake pipe dev. corrosion
Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
centre/rear exhaust pipe corroded/weak
main brake pipes to n/s and o/s rear dev. corrosion
n/s front brake pipe dev. corrosion
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear silencer mounting bracket broken
How Reliable is the Volvo S40?
Based on 1,390,271 MOT tests across 104,646 vehicles.
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P257 PAG is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P257 PAG, 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 P257 PAG registered?
P257 PAG is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 26 September 1996.
Is P257 PAG safe to buy?
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