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P163 DCN

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

120,641 mi
Last recorded120,641 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 DCN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 120,641 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2012 120,641 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 109,010 miles

N/S headlamp pattern starting to diffuse.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre starting to crack.

Fail 11 Oct 2011 109,010 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S headlamp pattern starting to diffuse.

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

O/S/F tyre starting to crack.

Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,560 miles

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges // o/s/f pads appear low and discs worn // oil leak radiator area / / o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 102,558 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front tyres badly worn on inner edges // o/s/f pads appear low and discs worn // oil leak radiator area / / o/s/r tyre uneven wear

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 98,361 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre tread wearing unevenly

Pass 15 Jan 2009 93,601 miles

Both rear tyre treads on inner edge are slightly out of shape

Pass 18 Jan 2008 85,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 85,586 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,751 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 77,751 miles

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

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

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

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

Body surface corrosion in places

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 74,175 miles

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

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

Rear pads starting to get low (advise brake check all round).

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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P163 DCN is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 P163 DCN, 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 P163 DCN registered?

P163 DCN is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 1996.

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