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N768 VPJ

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,367 mi
Last recorded186,367 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN768 VPJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2011 186,367 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front number plate slightly deteriorating

slight fluctuation on front brakes

strong advise both front beam images not fully clear

Fail 18 Jan 2011 186,367 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

front number plate slightly deteriorating

slight fluctuation on front brakes

strong advise both front beam images not fully clear

Fail 15 Jan 2010 180,728 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

STRONG ADVISE o/s headlamp lens and reflector condition starting to affect the beam image

front number plate damaged and delaminating

o/s/rear light lens damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2010 180,728 miles

STRONG ADVISE o/s headlamp lens and reflector condition starting to affect the beam image

front number plate damaged and delaminating

o/s/rear light lens damaged

Pass 17 Jan 2009 176,014 miles

front brake discs appear in poor condition [o/s/f]

front pads appear low

n/s/f brake effort low causing an imbalance

rear brake effort appears low for a vehicle of this type

rear pads appear low

Pass 17 Jan 2008 169,866 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 169,863 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Nov 2006 164,512 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 164,510 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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N768 VPJ is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 N768 VPJ, 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 N768 VPJ registered?

N768 VPJ is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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