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P272 CNN

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2013
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

124,770 mi
Last recorded124,770 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP272 CNN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2012 124,770 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2012 124,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 109,785 miles

all exhaust rubbers starting to split

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

slight blow from rear exhaust

Fail 21 Sep 2011 109,542 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

all exhaust rubbers starting to split

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both outer sills starting to rust

both rear tyre starting to wear close to legal limit

slight blow from rear exhaust

Pass 1 Oct 2010 100,284 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 100,284 miles

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)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 91,249 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside rusty in places

Fail 11 Sep 2009 91,249 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

underside rusty in places

Pass 3 Oct 2008 86,838 miles

front brake imbalance 24%

Fail 26 Sep 2008 86,807 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

body has light corrosion

Pass 5 Oct 2007 80,580 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2007 80,580 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 78,263 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 78,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 74,912 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,752 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 68,752 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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P272 CNN is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 P272 CNN, 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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P272 CNN is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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