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L66 PHP

1996 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

129,638 mi
Last recorded129,638 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL66 PHP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2015 129,638 miles

Exhaust middle box rusted through outer case

Gearbox oil leak

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal Top hose from pump slight misting (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 120,077 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 108,882 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 97,960 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2011 85,983 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 74,501 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2010 74,432 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Oct 2009 61,515 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 54,370 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 53,921 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 52,468 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 49,937 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

Fail 26 Oct 2005 49,937 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Inner Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear tyre tread 3mm

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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L66 PHP is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L66 PHP, 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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L66 PHP is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 5 November 1996.

Is L66 PHP safe to buy?

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