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P328 OMJ

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests23 (11 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate47.8%

Mileage

97,697 mi
Last recorded97,697 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP328 OMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 12 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2019 97,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam adjuster operation not assessed (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

brake distortion/corrosion,stood up

emissions marginal

front brake pipes corroded

front indicators faded

o/s headlamp poor pattern,adjuster poor operation,n/s headlamp cracked/broken

o/s/f suspension rough/noisy lock to lock,spring fouling strut turret

o/s/r tyre tread splitting

oil leak

underbody components/areas corroded.o/s outer sill,rear inner sills/chassis poor,unable to assess some areas due to covers

Pass 18 Oct 2018 97,173 miles

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all-corroded (1.2.1 (e))

emissions on limit

front brake pipes corroded/poor

front indicator faded

handbrake effort borderline

inner + outer sills,suspension,chassis-corroded,unable to assess sills due to covers

n/s headlamp damaged/dim

o/s adjuster fault,bulb modified to obtain correct beam/pattern,bulb wiring melting,refer also prior fail/advise

o/s/f top mount fouling/noisy

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2018 97,173 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all-corroded (1.2.1 (e))

emissions on limit

front brake pipes corroded/poor

front indicator faded

handbrake effort borderline

inner + outer sills,suspension,chassis-corroded,unable to assess sills due to covers

n/s headlamp damaged/dim

o/s adjuster fault,bulb modified to obtain correct beam/pattern,bulb wiring melting,refer also prior fail/advise

o/s/f top mount fouling/noisy

oil leak

Fail 6 Oct 2018 97,164 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all-corroded (1.2.1 (e))

emissions on limit

front brake pipes corroded/poor

front indicator faded

handbrake effort borderline

inner + outer sills,suspension,chassis-corroded,unable to assess sills due to covers

n/s headlamp damaged/dim

o/s/f top mount fouling/noisy

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2017 96,648 miles

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

emissions on limit

front brake imbalance/distortion,brakes binding

front brake pipes corroded/poor

n/s h/lamp borderline pattern/damaged

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f strut/spring noise,fouling lock to lock

outer sills behind covers,rear chassis+inner sills,suspension-corroded,stood up long term

screen damage

Fail 25 Sep 2017 96,639 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak ()

Spare tyre defective flat ()

emissions on limit

front brake imbalance/distortion,brakes binding

front brake pipes corroded/poor

n/s h/lamp borderline pattern/damaged

o/s/f indicator faded

o/s/f strut/spring noise,fouling lock to lock

outer sills behind covers,rear chassis+inner sills,suspension-corroded,stood up long term

screen damage

Pass 15 Sep 2016 95,412 miles

Offside Front indicator faded

corrosion to both sills

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

engine cover obscuring some components

front brake imbalance

front pads wearing low

oil leak

small chip to front screen

Fail 15 Sep 2016 95,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front indicator faded

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

corrosion to both sills

damage to n/s/r quarter panel

engine cover obscuring some components

front brake imbalance

front pads wearing low

oil leak

small chip to front screen

Pass 21 Sep 2015 94,743 miles

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/w (1.1.A.3b)

both rear sills corrosion

oil leak

Fail 21 Sep 2015 94,743 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Inner Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% n/w (1.1.A.3b)

both rear sills corrosion

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2014 93,486 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner+outer sills corrosion

Fail 23 Sep 2014 93,486 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner+outer sills corrosion

Pass 24 Sep 2013 92,041 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

all tyres blad on inner edges

inner+outer sills corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2012 91,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions on limit

hazard switch intermittent fault,h/lamp adjusters shot/reflectors insecure

inner+outer sills,rear chassis-corroded

tyres bald inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2012 91,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions on limit

hazard switch intermittent fault,h/lamp adjusters shot/reflectors insecure

inner+outer sills,rear chassis-corroded

tyres bald inner edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 89,054 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 89,054 miles

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,488 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,052 miles

brake pipes joined/routed above tank,unable to properly assess condition

footbrake travel,refer also prior fail/advise 373232069476

o/s h/lamp adjuster shot

Fail 19 Sep 2009 84,045 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox leak

Pass 27 Sep 2008 82,224 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2008 82,208 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

all tyres bald inner edges

dvla vin record incorrect

exhaust corroded

front brake imbalance

intermittent misfire/traction control light on

rear brake pipes beside tank corroded/poor

rear no plate de laminating,front cracked

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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P328 OMJ is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.8%.

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 P328 OMJ, 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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P328 OMJ is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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