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P368 UDD

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,743 mi
Last recorded160,743 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP368 UDD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2013 160,743 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 155,451 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 141,841 miles

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

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

o/s/inner rack joint free play

Pass 18 Jan 2011 129,989 miles

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

front discs worn/thin

heavy wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

small stone chips in windscreen

Fail 14 Jan 2011 129,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

front and rear tyre sizes different

front discs worn/thin

heavy wear to both rear tyres on inner edges

outer sills covered

rear discs worn

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 30 Dec 2009 116,849 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off/side rear daylight bulb innop.

Fail 30 Dec 2009 116,849 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

off/side rear daylight bulb innop.

Fail 20 Jan 2009 104,367 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

all four tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 20 Jan 2009 104,367 miles

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

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

all four tyres slightly low on tread

Pass 11 Jan 2008 93,115 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 80,168 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 80,168 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 67,445 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 61,346 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P368 UDD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 P368 UDD, 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 P368 UDD registered?

P368 UDD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 1996.

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