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P227 SDM

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

94,226 mi
Last recorded94,226 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP227 SDM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2008 94,226 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 93,974 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 84,526 miles

rattle from exhaust ,only just passed emission test.

Pass 19 Apr 2006 77,365 miles

front brake pads soon required

unable to check condition of rear brake pads at time of test

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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P227 SDM is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P227 SDM, 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 P227 SDM registered?

P227 SDM is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P227 SDM safe to buy?

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