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P252 LPX

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,418 mi
Last recorded135,418 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP252 LPX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 135,418 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 135,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low No adjustment possible and inner lens loose (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2016 134,584 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2016 134,581 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Play/wear in suspension bushes

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 133,654 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 133,654 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 132,734 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 131,794 miles

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Fail 15 Mar 2013 131,794 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Light corrosion on brake pipes.

Pass 5 Mar 2012 129,365 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes

Oil leak

Slight play/wear in suspension bushes

Fail 5 Mar 2012 129,635 miles

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

Corrosion on brake pipes

Oil leak

Slight play/wear in suspension bushes

Pass 18 Mar 2011 127,451 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

Tyres worn low.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 125,013 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes. Not excessive at test.

Pass 23 Apr 2009 121,801 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 118,758 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 115,492 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 115,492 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 112,386 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 112,340 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s steering rack end fitment

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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P252 LPX is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 P252 LPX, 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 P252 LPX registered?

P252 LPX is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 December 1996.

Is P252 LPX safe to buy?

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