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P356 YTT

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,346 mi
Last recorded110,346 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP356 YTT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 110,346 miles

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

n/s/r light in bumper not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 21 Oct 2011 110,345 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

n/s/r light in bumper not working

n/s/r tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 29 Oct 2010 102,584 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2010 102,486 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Oct 2009 89,120 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 83,564 miles

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 8 Sep 2007 71,888 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 62,202 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2006 62,200 miles

All position lamps 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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P356 YTT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P356 YTT, 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 P356 YTT registered?

P356 YTT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 October 1996.

Is P356 YTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P356 YTT shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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