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P258 SHR

1996 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,995 mi
Last recorded142,995 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 SHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2011 142,995 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

front and rear susp corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

play in o/s/f track arm

rear chassis corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear stabliser bar bushes deteriorated

stone chips to front screen

Pass 10 Sep 2011 142,995 miles

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

Oil leak

front and rear susp corroded

o/s/r brake pipe corroded

play in n/s/f lower ball joint

play in o/s/f track arm

rear chassis corroded

rear fuel pipes corroded

rear stabliser bar bushes deteriorated

stone chips to front screen

Pass 17 Sep 2010 140,368 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 140,349 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2009 137,324 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2009 137,318 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 133,176 miles

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

cracking in both front tyres

Pass 24 Sep 2007 130,086 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2006 126,614 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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P258 SHR is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P258 SHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P258 SHR registered?

P258 SHR is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 September 1996.

Is P258 SHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 SHR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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