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P337 DEG

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2015
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

84,084 mi
Last recorded84,084 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP337 DEG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 84,084 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 79,559 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded in places

Fail 14 Oct 2014 79,551 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded in places

Pass 9 Jan 2014 77,616 miles

Near side front and off side front brake back plates heavily corroded.

Parts of metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition.

Fail 9 Jan 2014 77,616 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Near side front and off side front brake back plates heavily corroded.

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parts of metal brake pipes heavily greased not allowing full inspection of pipe condition.

Pass 8 Jan 2013 75,488 miles

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.

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)

Fail 7 Jan 2013 75,488 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front and rear metal brake pipes corroding.

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)

Secondary near side rear light (on tail gate) very dim.

Pass 3 Jan 2012 73,155 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 70,748 miles

Both outer constant velocity boots perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 70,748 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer constant velocity boots perished.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,239 miles

air leak from behind off side head lighjt area

both head light adjusters broken

near side and off side outer constant velocity joint gaitors very perished

off side front metal brake pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 6 Jan 2010 68,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

air leak from behind off side head lighjt area

both head light adjusters broken

near side and off side outer constant velocity joint gaitors very perished

off side front metal brake pipe corroding

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 5 Jan 2009 66,132 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2009 66,132 miles

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 63,465 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 4 Jan 2008 63,465 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2007 60,074 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2006 56,513 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2006 56,512 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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P337 DEG is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 P337 DEG, 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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P337 DEG is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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