CarVerify

Free Car Check

P311 MOY

1996 Volvo S40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2024
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2024
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Volvo
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationP311 MOY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Mar 2024 93,427 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2023 91,819 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside inner sill is corroded

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside inner sill is corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 90,184 miles

Nearside Front washer jet weak but still hits window screen

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front wing has black tape on it

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 88,578 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly damaged (Internally) Aim and projected image is satisfactory.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

generalised corrosion and perishing of underbody and suspension components.

Fail 16 Mar 2021 88,578 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp slightly damaged (Internally) Aim and projected image is satisfactory.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ND Layer inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (4706 DOT Code) Heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2ND Layer inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (4706 DOT Code) Heavily perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

generalised corrosion and perishing of underbody and suspension components.

Pass 3 Mar 2020 87,268 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both show wear to inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 84,572 miles

Front washer jets weak pressure

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 1 of 2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2019 84,572 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front washer jets weak pressure

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity 1 of 2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity 1 of 2 bulbs inop (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 82,856 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2017 80,918 miles

offside front wing corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2016 78,733 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2015 75,786 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Mar 2014 72,378 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 72,350 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 68,566 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 66,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cant see any of the brake pads

covers on the sills

small lip on the front brake discs

Pass 27 Oct 2010 63,192 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 59,625 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 56,492 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 53,000 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2006 48,474 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
Full Volvo S40 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

P311 MOY is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 P311 MOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of P311 MOY?

You can check the full history of P311 MOY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was P311 MOY registered?

P311 MOY is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 30 October 1996.

Is P311 MOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P311 MOY shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P311 MOY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on P311 MOY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.