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P223 WSH

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

183,123 mi
Last recorded183,123 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP223 WSH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 11 Jun 2012 183,123 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 170,321 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 157,253 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 140,810 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 131,294 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 120,694 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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P223 WSH is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P223 WSH, 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 P223 WSH registered?

P223 WSH is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 November 1996.

Is P223 WSH safe to buy?

The MOT history for P223 WSH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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