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P295 AUD

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Diesel 1870cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2012
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,879 mi
Last recorded168,879 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP295 AUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,870cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2011 168,879 miles

Offside front and rear marker lights not working.

Fail 27 Apr 2011 168,860 miles

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

Offside front and rear marker lights not working.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 163,812 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Apr 2010 163,736 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2009 144,925 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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P295 AUD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,870cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P295 AUD, 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 P295 AUD registered?

P295 AUD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 10 December 1996.

Is P295 AUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P295 AUD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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