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P322 PEX

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

165,578 mi
Last recorded165,578 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP322 PEX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2011 165,578 miles

both sides rear pads wearing/rear brake pipes corroding/rear exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Sep 2009 147,009 miles

near side front tyre wearing low/both sides rear tyres wearing low/rear brake and fuel pipes corroding/exhaust corroding/both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracking

Fail 12 Sep 2009 147,007 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

near side front tyre wearing low/both sides rear tyres wearing low/rear brake and fuel pipes corroding/exhaust corroding/both sides rear trailing arm bushes cracking

Pass 18 Mar 2008 129,154 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 122,196 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 114,750 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 114,750 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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P322 PEX is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P322 PEX, 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 P322 PEX registered?

P322 PEX is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 November 1996.

Is P322 PEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for P322 PEX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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