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P306 CAJ

1996 Volvo S40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

159,791 mi
Last recorded159,791 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP306 CAJ
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2007 159,791 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 156,383 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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P306 CAJ is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P306 CAJ, 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 P306 CAJ registered?

P306 CAJ is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 27 November 1996.

Is P306 CAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P306 CAJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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