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P29 XTC

1997 Volvo S40

Maroon Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,355 mi
Last recorded72,355 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Volvo S40100,010 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP29 XTC
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1997
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 72,355 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 72,355 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 66,659 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 66,659 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 56,231 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 56,231 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2015 54,987 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 54,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 52,000 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,171 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,243 miles

Suspect incorrect wheel nuts fitted to all wheels.

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,396 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspect wrong wheel nuts fitted to all road wheels

Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

suspect wrong wheel nuts fitted to all road wheels

Pass 21 Apr 2010 43,497 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,889 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 38,711 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 35,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Apr 2007 35,809 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

child seat fitted to nsr - cannot check seat belt.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 33,268 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 33,268 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P29 XTC is a 1997 Volvo S40 in Maroon with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 P29 XTC, 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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P29 XTC is a 1997 Volvo S40, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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