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P27 CHH

1996 Volvo S40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,310 mi
Last recorded64,310 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP27 CHH
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2014 64,310 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 64,310 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 63,493 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,579 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 61,285 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 60,141 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 58,930 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 58,190 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 58,190 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Sep 2007 56,601 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2007 56,601 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 53,164 miles

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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P27 CHH is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 P27 CHH, 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 P27 CHH registered?

P27 CHH is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 21 October 1996.

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