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P28 NVX

1997 Volvo S40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,764 mi
Last recorded109,764 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP28 NVX
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2014 109,764 miles

Both rear discs warped.

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

Left-hand front fog light not working.

Left-hand front tyre age cracking.

Left-hand rear side marker not working.

Fail 8 Mar 2014 109,764 miles

Both rear discs warped.

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

Left-hand front fog light not working.

Left-hand front tyre age cracking.

Left-hand rear side marker not working.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 107,742 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 107,742 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Right-hand front brake slow to come on.

Pass 7 Mar 2012 106,934 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 106,934 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 105,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 105,381 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 104,199 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 104,199 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/r side lamp not working

Pass 7 Mar 2009 101,923 miles

Head light adjusters not working.

Left-hand rear brake readings fluctuate.

Right-hand inner tail light not working.

Right-hand rear side marker not working & lens broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 98,291 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 98,291 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,714 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 90,429 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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P28 NVX is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Volvo S40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.3% with a typical mileage of 100,010 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 P28 NVX, 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 29 years old, this Volvo S40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P28 NVX registered?

P28 NVX is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P28 NVX safe to buy?

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