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P373 VUF

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2019
Tests26 (14 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

144,984 mi
Last recorded144,984 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP373 VUF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

14 pass 12 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 144,984 miles

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper blades split

Fail 19 Nov 2018 144,982 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective dip beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

wiper blades split

Pass 22 Nov 2017 144,224 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2017 144,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 143,328 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

emissions failed on BET test but passed on CAT test

Fail 21 Nov 2016 143,327 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage headlamp lens (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

emissions failed on BET test but passed on CAT test

Pass 18 Nov 2015 141,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern only just met the MOT requirements.

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe from the pump to the rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in the offside front steering arm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 141,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside headlamp beam pattern only just met the MOT requirements.

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

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage High pressure pipe from the pump to the rack. (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in the offside front steering arm.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 139,307 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 139,307 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Nov 2013 137,753 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,753 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 135,681 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 135,681 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 133,255 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 130,602 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Nov 2010 130,602 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 126,693 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2009 126,693 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 121,970 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 121,970 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 110,589 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2007 110,589 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 99,187 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 88,695 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2005 88,695 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P373 VUF is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 P373 VUF, 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 P373 VUF registered?

P373 VUF is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 26 November 1996.

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