1996 Volvo S40 1.7L Petrol · P563 AWV
1996 Volvo S40 (1.7L, petrol). First registered 03/09/1996. Recorded mileage 28,620 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VOLVO S40
- Year / Origin
- 1996 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 24/07/2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 28,620 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.7L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1996
- Engine
- 1731cc
P563 AWV Key Findings
- 23 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 26/07/2024
- 28,620 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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P563 AWV Mileage History
- 07/07/200625,329 mi
- 06/07/200725,806 mi+477 mi
- 07/07/200826,186 mi+380 mi
- 03/07/200926,471 mi+285 mi
- 06/07/201026,803 mi+332 mi
- 06/07/201026,803 mi
- 05/07/201126,962 mi+159 mi
- 11/07/201227,017 mi+55 mi
- 10/07/201327,094 mi+77 mi
- 08/07/201427,544 mi+450 mi
- 08/07/201427,544 mi
- 07/07/201527,812 mi+268 mi
- 07/07/201627,973 mi+161 mi
- 14/07/201728,044 mi+71 mi
- 10/07/201828,163 mi+119 mi
- 09/07/201928,258 mi+95 mi
- 13/07/202028,358 mi+100 mi
- 15/07/202128,386 mi+28 mi
- 21/07/202128,392 mi+6 mi
- 18/07/202228,474 mi+82 mi
- 14/07/202328,541 mi+67 mi
- 14/07/202328,541 mi
- 26/07/202428,620 mi+79 mi
Average of roughly 182 miles per year across 23 recorded odometer readings.
P563 AWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
23 MOT tests are recorded for this 1996 Volvo S40 (P563 AWV) between July 2006 and July 2024.
The record contains 19 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 26 July 2024 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: Tyres (25 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Lighting (4 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 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: “Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”.
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