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P118 LLY

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

118,140 mi
Last recorded118,140 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 LLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2007 118,140 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 118,140 miles

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2006 108,854 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 108,854 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)

Fail 14 Dec 2006 108,847 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 105,449 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2005 105,448 miles

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

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

rear no;plate slightly fuzzy †o/s/r front to rear brake pipe slightly rusty

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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P118 LLY is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 P118 LLY, 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 P118 LLY registered?

P118 LLY is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 September 1996.

Is P118 LLY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P118 LLY shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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