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L33 KAV

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,182 mi
Last recorded156,182 miles
Recorded on21 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL33 KAV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2009 156,182 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in stearing rack

rust on offside front brake pipe

very heavy rust in both outersill areas,undersill areas and rear wheelarches

very heavy rust in front to center exhaust joint

very heavy rust on fuel pipes and fuel filter

Pass 18 Jun 2008 149,513 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

heavy rust rear arch & sills

Pass 13 Jul 2007 142,898 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play and noise in stearing rack

very heavy rust in exhaust system

Fail 10 Jul 2007 142,893 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

heavy rust in rear wheelarches

play and noise in stearing rack

very heavy rust in exhaust system

Pass 11 Dec 2006 136,355 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rack & pinion †heavy rust in exhaust

Fail 11 Dec 2006 136,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in rack & pinion †heavy rust in exhaust centre †

Fail 30 Dec 2005 123,948 miles

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

slight play in steering rack-slight corrosion brake front pipes-slight corrosion front shocker tops-slight corrosion sills

Pass 30 Dec 2005 123,948 miles

slight play in steering rack-slight corrosion brake front pipes-slight corrosion front shocker tops-slight corrosion sills

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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L33 KAV is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 L33 KAV, 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 L33 KAV registered?

L33 KAV is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 May 1996.

Is L33 KAV safe to buy?

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