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P37 APK

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

229,828 mi
Last recorded229,828 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 APK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2011 229,828 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 229,734 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 209,531 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 209,403 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2009 196,385 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 178,201 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 178,201 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 166,309 miles

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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P37 APK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P37 APK, 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 P37 APK registered?

P37 APK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 October 1996.

Is P37 APK safe to buy?

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