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P303 OKE

1996 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,422 mi
Last recorded130,422 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 OKE
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2008 130,422 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Mar 2008 130,664 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

slight blow on exhaust system.

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 13 Feb 2007 122,025 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 122,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2005 109,493 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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P303 OKE is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P303 OKE, 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 P303 OKE registered?

P303 OKE is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P303 OKE safe to buy?

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