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P234 KKE

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,326 mi
Last recorded112,326 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP234 KKE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2010 112,326 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2009 112,325 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.2.4c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 109,001 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2008 109,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Dec 2007 103,100 miles

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Pass 3 Dec 2007 103,100 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 97,590 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 97,590 miles

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

Inner Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 92,526 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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P234 KKE is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P234 KKE, 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 P234 KKE registered?

P234 KKE is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 December 1996.

Is P234 KKE safe to buy?

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