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H10 GUF

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

174,299 mi
Last recorded174,299 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH10 GUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2012 174,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 166,103 miles

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 8 Apr 2011 166,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 152,053 miles

c/l 098817

Pass 13 Mar 2009 148,759 miles

slight play in the steering rack,front pads abit low (esp o/s);exhaust is rusty and has a slight blow

Fail 11 Mar 2009 148,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

slight play in the steering rack,front pads abit low (esp o/s);exhaust is rusty and has a slight blow

Pass 19 Mar 2008 146,220 miles

c/l 527982

Fail 19 Mar 2008 146,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2007 143,237 miles

c/l 472798

Fail 21 Mar 2007 143,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

c/l 472798

Pass 6 Mar 2006 139,172 miles

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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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H10 GUF is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H10 GUF, 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 H10 GUF registered?

H10 GUF is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is H10 GUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H10 GUF shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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