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N785 PGA

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,553 mi
Last recorded115,553 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2006
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN785 PGA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2006 115,553 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 115,541 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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N785 PGA is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 N785 PGA, 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 N785 PGA registered?

N785 PGA is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 May 1996.

Is N785 PGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for N785 PGA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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