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P315 NWP

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

183,837 mi
Last recorded183,837 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP315 NWP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2012 183,837 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

all coil springs corroded

corrosion around fuel filler neck

front wipers splitting

general corrosion to body and chassis

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 28 Jul 2011 179,946 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged and not working

nearside side light (amber lamp in side of bumper) not working

rear discs corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2011 179,946 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 Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

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

nearside front fog lamp damaged and not working

nearside side light (amber lamp in side of bumper) not working

rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 172,670 miles

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

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

advise front disc's worn

Pass 20 Jul 2009 166,162 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 166,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 161,697 miles

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2008 161,679 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

rear suspension bushes deteriorated

Pass 24 Jul 2007 157,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jul 2007 157,870 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 151,160 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 151,160 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2005 146,887 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P315 NWP is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P315 NWP, 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 P315 NWP registered?

P315 NWP is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 November 1996.

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