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P145 TDD

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

175,284 mi
Last recorded175,284 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP145 TDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2016 175,284 miles

park brake efficiency just in limit

sill panels corroded

Pass 31 Jul 2015 173,455 miles

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

corrosion tom o/s sill at rear

Fail 31 Jul 2015 173,455 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion tom o/s sill at rear

Fail 24 Jul 2014 171,522 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sill panel beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 24 Jul 2014 171,522 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s sill panel beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 1 Aug 2013 169,409 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills beginning to corrode at rear

Pass 24 Jul 2012 166,866 miles

wear to front brake pads

Fail 20 Jul 2012 166,866 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

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

wear to front brake pads

Pass 28 Jul 2011 163,186 miles

wear to front brake pads -- corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 28 Jul 2011 163,186 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

wear to front brake pads -- corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 9 Jul 2010 156,496 miles

wear / corrosion to rear brake discs

Fail 9 Jul 2010 156,496 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

wear / corrosion to rear brake discs

Pass 16 Jul 2009 150,502 miles

front to rear steel brake pipes beginning to corrode

Pass 23 Jul 2008 145,921 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2008 145,921 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 138,513 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside inner cvj boot split

Pass 17 Jul 2006 129,119 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2005 117,737 miles

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

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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P145 TDD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P145 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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P145 TDD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 October 1996.

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