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P37 DOB

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

163,077 mi
Last recorded163,077 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP37 DOB
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2009 163,077 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2009 163,077 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 157,571 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 157,571 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 152,441 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 152,441 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 148,442 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2005 144,338 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 144,338 miles

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

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

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

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 DOB is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P37 DOB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P37 DOB registered?

P37 DOB is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P37 DOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P37 DOB shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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