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P191 FVV

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,616 mi
Last recorded156,616 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP191 FVV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2010 156,616 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 141,608 miles

o/s/r lamp lens cracked

Fail 11 Nov 2009 141,506 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)

Nearside Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 128,381 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 120,026 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 120,026 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 106,214 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 93,255 miles

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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P191 FVV is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P191 FVV, 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 P191 FVV registered?

P191 FVV is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 October 1996.

Is P191 FVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P191 FVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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