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MAZ 2506

1996 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,527 mi
Last recorded157,527 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMAZ 2506
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 157,527 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 145,497 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2008 145,497 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 128,928 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 118,899 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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MAZ 2506 is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MAZ 2506, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MAZ 2506?

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What year was MAZ 2506 registered?

MAZ 2506 is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is MAZ 2506 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MAZ 2506 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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