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P313 MOY

1996 Volvo S40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

91,861 mi
Last recorded91,861 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Volvo S40103,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP313 MOY
MakeVolvo
ModelS40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 91,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 87,385 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 87,385 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster in headlamp broken (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2016 82,097 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 82,097 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam connector deteriorated (1.7.5a)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 79,054 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2015 79,054 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

child seat fitted

Pass 25 Sep 2014 75,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Sep 2014 75,869 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 72,788 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 68,459 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 68,459 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 61,694 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 22 Oct 2011 61,694 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)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,732 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Oct 2009 53,091 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 53,091 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 45,942 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 43,198 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2006 40,504 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2005 36,865 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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P313 MOY is a 1996 Volvo S40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P313 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.

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What year was P313 MOY registered?

P313 MOY is a 1996 Volvo S40, first registered on 9 November 1996.

Is P313 MOY safe to buy?

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