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P327 GKN

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

157,883 mi
Last recorded157,883 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP327 GKN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2019 157,883 miles

All direction indicators not working ALL (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

O\S FRONT TYRE PERRISHION

damp round n\s steering gaiter

gear box oil leak

n\s rear tyre low

o\s rear tyre has nail in tread

rear exhaust rubber mounts perrishion

rear number plate poor

Pass 17 Jul 2018 152,657 miles

Headlamp wipers are split

Ns front anti roll bar drop link boot is perishing

Oil leak

Suspension components are corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2018 152,655 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak

Suspension components are corroded

Headlamp wipers are split

Ns front anti roll bar drop link boot is perishing

Pass 10 Jul 2017 149,148 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 144,712 miles

Front tyre are wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jul 2016 144,610 miles

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Front tyre are wearing on edges

Movement in steering rack ends

Ns steering arm has relative movement at its fixings requires attension

Pass 29 Jul 2015 140,340 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 27 Jul 2015 140,335 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 135,974 miles

N/S/R Inner Sidelight N/W

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S Front To Rear Brake Pipe Starting to Corrode at O/S/R

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen Lamination Going White Around Edges

Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,949 miles

Gear Selection Not Positive

Mouse Nest On Bonnet Insulation

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Outer Sill Dented

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen Going White Around Edges

Fail 25 Jul 2013 132,937 miles

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

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

Gear Selection Not Positive

Mouse Nest On Bonnet Insulation

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Outer Sill Dented

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen Going White Around Edges

Pass 3 Aug 2012 130,738 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in off side power steering rack

Fail 2 Aug 2012 130,737 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

slight play in off side power steering rack

Pass 11 Jul 2011 128,405 miles

Nearside rear parking brake linkage partially seized

Offside rear parking brake linkage partially seized

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jul 2010 125,805 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 123,111 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 28 Jul 2009 123,111 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 120,320 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 117,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2006 114,885 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 114,881 miles

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

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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P327 GKN is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 P327 GKN, 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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P327 GKN is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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