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P106 WGS

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,558 mi
Last recorded131,558 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP106 WGS
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2012 131,558 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2012 131,515 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 126,139 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

gearbox oil leaks

Pass 24 Jun 2010 119,896 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to come away from plate

both front fog light glass cracked

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

rear wiper blade split

strong advice both front tyres on limit of 1,6mm

Fail 17 Jun 2010 119,816 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

backing on rear n/plate starting to come away from plate

both front fog light glass cracked

o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing low

rear wiper blade split

strong advice both front tyres on limit of 1,6mm

Pass 16 Jun 2009 112,945 miles

ADVISE; Long parking brake travel.

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 112,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

ADVISE; Long parking brake travel.

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 106,348 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 106,344 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 98,835 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 98,829 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 92,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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P106 WGS is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P106 WGS, 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 P106 WGS registered?

P106 WGS is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 May 1996.

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