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P358 UHR

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

157,886 mi
Last recorded157,886 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP358 UHR
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2009 157,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release pull broken

exhaust system corroded and centre pipe has slight leak

rear wiper split

ribbed belt deterioated

stone chips to screen

Fail 4 Mar 2009 157,886 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bonnet release pull broken

exhaust system corroded and centre pipe has slight leak

rear wiper split

ribbed belt deterioated

stone chips to screen

Pass 7 Mar 2008 142,295 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bonnet release catch broken

rear wiper split

stone chips to screen

unable to check outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 30 Mar 2007 127,445 miles

bonnet release lever broken/missing

both number plates slight discoloration

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2007 127,445 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

bonnet release lever broken/missing

both number plates slight discoloration

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2006 111,261 miles

both number plates starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Mar 2006 111,261 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

both number plates starting to deteriorate

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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P358 UHR is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P358 UHR, 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 P358 UHR registered?

P358 UHR is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P358 UHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P358 UHR shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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