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P238 OKN

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

166,591 mi
Last recorded166,591 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 OKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 166,591 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

towbar heavily corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 166,504 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

towbar heavily corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2011 162,199 miles

BATTERY INASCOULY MOUNTED

BOTH FRONT SIDE REPEATORS BECOMING WHITE

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

Fail 13 Sep 2011 162,191 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SIDE REPEATORS BECOMING WHITE

BATTERY INASCOULY MOUNTED

OFFSIDE FRONT BRAKE JUDDER

REAR BRAKE PADS BECOMING LOW

Pass 3 Sep 2010 158,321 miles

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion underside

Fail 28 Aug 2010 158,203 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

corrosion underside

front discs worn

Pass 27 Aug 2009 153,844 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 153,844 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 146,340 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 146,321 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 140,273 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 130,177 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 130,175 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2005 120,891 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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P238 OKN is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P238 OKN, 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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P238 OKN is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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