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P277 LBY

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,379 mi
Last recorded84,379 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP277 LBY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2011 84,379 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 80,750 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 80,750 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2009 74,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 4 Jun 2009 74,690 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2008 70,722 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 64,038 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 54,235 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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P277 LBY is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P277 LBY, 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 P277 LBY registered?

P277 LBY is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 1996.

Is P277 LBY safe to buy?

The MOT history for P277 LBY shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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