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N552 BPY

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Lpg 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

197,197 mi
Last recorded197,197 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2014
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN552 BPY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2014 197,197 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 185,081 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 185,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 177,495 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 177,495 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 169,931 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 159,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 147,715 miles

Slight play on both inner steering rack joints.

Water marks on inside of both number plates.

Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,757 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 122,529 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 103,203 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 103,203 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

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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N552 BPY is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 N552 BPY, 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 N552 BPY registered?

N552 BPY is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 12 June 1996.

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The MOT history for N552 BPY shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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