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P341 BSA

1996 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,716 mi
Last recorded144,716 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP341 BSA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2011 144,716 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 133,978 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 125,462 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 125,103 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 120,133 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 109,534 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 109,534 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 98,877 miles

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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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P341 BSA is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P341 BSA, 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 P341 BSA registered?

P341 BSA is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 November 1996.

Is P341 BSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P341 BSA shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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