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P121 TDD

1996 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

104,145 mi
Last recorded104,145 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 TDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2011 104,145 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 104,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 21 Nov 2011 104,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 98,351 miles

airbag warning light on

beam deflectors fitted

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2010 98,351 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

airbag warning light on

beam deflectors fitted

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

plastic sill covers fitted

slight corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 17 Nov 2009 95,194 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

airbag warning lamp on

beam deflectors fitted

front & rear bumpers damaged

fuel filter pipes corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,194 miles

airbag warning lamp on

beam deflectors fitted

front & rear bumpers damaged

fuel filter pipes corroded

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2008 92,084 miles

beam deflectors fitted

body work damage to front bumper

front brake pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

slight scoring to front brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2008 92,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

beam deflectors fitted

body work damage to front bumper

front brake pads getting low

plastic sill covers fitted

slight scoring to front brake discs

Fail 27 Nov 2007 86,715 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 86,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 6 Sep 2006 80,398 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 80,398 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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P121 TDD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 P121 TDD, 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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P121 TDD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 September 1996.

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