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P185 LKV

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2011
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

197,666 mi
Last recorded197,666 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP185 LKV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 197,666 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 196,930 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Oct 2009 196,923 miles

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

Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front anti roll bar linkage has both boots split

Pass 1 Oct 2008 186,050 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 179,945 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 179,945 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Aug 2006 172,806 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 172,797 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)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 172,759 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 164,101 miles

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

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

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

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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P185 LKV is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P185 LKV, 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 P185 LKV registered?

P185 LKV is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P185 LKV safe to buy?

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