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P127 BCT

1996 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

133,264 mi
Last recorded133,264 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP127 BCT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 133,264 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Oct 2013 133,229 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 126,438 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 25 Aug 2011 118,197 miles

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

both rear tyres have lumpy inner tread

ns headlamp pattern weak

osf fog light not working

Fail 25 Aug 2011 118,196 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres have lumpy inner tread

ns headlamp pattern weak

osf fog light not working

Pass 6 Sep 2010 113,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs have slight lip

front fog lights not working

headlamp beam pattern weak, slightly reduced light output

Pass 11 Sep 2009 109,531 miles

front pads 2mm

Pass 15 Aug 2008 106,286 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 106,286 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

nearside front indicator lens damaged

offside front bumper damaged

outer sills covered

rear wiper blade split

Pass 16 Aug 2007 98,775 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 98,775 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Battery insecure

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front fog lamp lens damaged

outer sills covered

rear pads appear low

rear wiper blade split

Pass 31 Jul 2006 90,607 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2006 90,607 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside rear/both front bumper lamps not working,offside rear outer sidelamp not working,nearside front indicator lens damaged,outer sills covered,engine undertray fitted,nearside front bumper damaged/nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

rear discs lipped,front tyres wearing tread 4mm,front discs corroded on inner face.

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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P127 BCT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P127 BCT, 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 P127 BCT registered?

P127 BCT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P127 BCT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P127 BCT shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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