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AKZ 9975

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2009
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

135,112 mi
Last recorded135,112 miles
Recorded on14 May 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAKZ 9975
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2008 135,112 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 135,112 miles

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

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 119,302 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 119,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 16 May 2007 118,604 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear brakes binding slightly

nearside rear outer position lamp inoperative (50%)

Pass 17 May 2006 105,275 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 105,275 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 May 2006 105,249 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise no plates in poor condition

front n/s indicator lens split

slight play in steering rack o/s

How Reliable is the Volvo V40?

Based on 1,865,374 MOT tests across 172,439 vehicles.

73.7%
Pass Rate
6,937
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
172,439
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 66,595
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 49,904
Brake pipe excessively corroded 43,421
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 28,897
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 27,218
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AKZ 9975 is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

Across all 1996 Volvo V40 models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.4% with a typical mileage of 115,901 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo V40 fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 66,595 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AKZ 9975, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo V40 typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Volvo V40 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AKZ 9975 registered?

AKZ 9975 is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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