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P235 LCC

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,066 mi
Last recorded123,066 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP235 LCC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 123,066 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 6 Jun 2012 123,066 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 18 May 2011 119,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2011 119,493 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 114,607 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 114,607 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2009 109,846 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2009 109,827 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 104,204 miles

slight deterioration on front Number plate

Fail 14 Jan 2008 104,204 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight deterioration on front Number plate

Pass 14 Nov 2006 95,552 miles

Corrosion to exhaust system.

Slight wear to inner edges of front tyres.

Some corrosion to brake pipes, unions & ferrules.

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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P235 LCC is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P235 LCC, 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 P235 LCC registered?

P235 LCC is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P235 LCC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P235 LCC shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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