1996 Volvo S40 1.9L Petrol · P766 FRS
1996 Volvo S40 (1.9L, petrol). First registered 01 Nov 1996. Recorded mileage 80,620 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2010.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2010
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (31 Aug 2010)
- Recorded Mileage
- 80,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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P766 FRS Key Findings
- 9 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/10/2009
- 80,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
P766 FRS MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
9 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo S40 (P766 FRS) between October 2005 and October 2009.
The record contains 5 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 13 October 2009 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”; “Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)”; “Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)”.
P766 FRS Mileage History
- 13/10/200561,802 mi
- 11/10/200666,864 mi+5,062 mi
- 13/10/200666,864 mi
- 12/10/200772,073 mi+5,209 mi
- 15/10/200772,073 mi
- 09/10/200875,765 mi+3,692 mi
- 09/10/200875,765 mi
- 12/10/200980,620 mi+4,855 mi
- 13/10/200980,620 mi
Average of roughly 4,704 miles per year across 9 recorded odometer readings.
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Known faults for Volvo S40 (Gen 1)
Our database tracks 3 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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- Front suspension bush and top mount wearModerate
Wishbone bushes, drop links and top mounts wear steadily on UK roads, leaving the S40 noisy at the front and less settled at motorway speeds.
- ABS module and speed signal faultsModerate
ABS control units and related wiring can fail intermittently, bringing warning lights, lost speed signal and awkward-to-diagnose electrical gremlins.
- Rear arch and sill corrosionSerious
Rust around the rear arches, sill ends and lower body mounts is a major reason otherwise usable S40s fail MOTs or become uneconomical to save.
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