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P176 YJT

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

168,891 mi
Last recorded168,891 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2007
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP176 YJT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Apr 2007 168,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

centre exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 28 Apr 2007 168,891 miles

centre exhaust starting to corrode

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Apr 2006 159,733 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 159,683 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

3 marker lights not working

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

small play in both rear inner anti roll bar bushes

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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P176 YJT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P176 YJT, 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 P176 YJT registered?

P176 YJT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 October 1996.

Is P176 YJT safe to buy?

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