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P24 APK

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

122,032 mi
Last recorded122,032 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 APK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2016 122,032 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2016 121,995 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 119,321 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 119,321 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 115,776 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 115,776 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 111,634 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 106,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 101,398 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 95,240 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 95,195 miles

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

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

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 May 2009
Pass 20 Feb 2007 84,428 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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P24 APK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 P24 APK, 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 P24 APK registered?

P24 APK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P24 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P24 APK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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