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P261 EDY

1996 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,222 mi
Last recorded114,222 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP261 EDY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 114,222 miles

chip in windscreen

drivers seat belt stork has slight damage

handbrake has slack

o/s front bumper sidelight broken

Fail 21 Aug 2008 114,222 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

chip in windscreen

drivers seat belt stork has slight damage

handbrake has slack

o/s front bumper sidelight broken

Pass 16 Aug 2007 107,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 107,174 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Aug 2006 101,153 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 101,153 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

Fail 30 Aug 2005 94,284 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2005 94,284 miles

nail in tyre

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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P261 EDY is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P261 EDY, 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 P261 EDY registered?

P261 EDY is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 1 September 1996.

Is P261 EDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P261 EDY shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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