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P316 NKP

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

133,400 mi
Last recorded133,400 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 NKP
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 133,400 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 133,399 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2011 120,804 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 120,802 miles

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)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 106,386 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 93,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 4 Sep 2009 93,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trye Just Starting To Lift On Tread Susspect Rear Shocker Problem

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 82,955 miles

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Pick Up On The Tread Susspect A Possible Rear Shocker Problem

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 2 Sep 2008 82,935 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both Rear Tyres Starting To Pick Up On The Tread Susspect A Possible Rear Shocker Problem

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2007 68,029 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 63,744 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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P316 NKP is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P316 NKP, 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 P316 NKP registered?

P316 NKP is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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