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P392 OKK

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,189 mi
Last recorded127,189 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP392 OKK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 127,189 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2011 127,189 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 8 Sep 2011 127,185 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 118,955 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 118,951 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 113,775 miles

dent to inner + outer n/s/f wheel rim

headlight beam patterns poor

n/s/r tyre low on tread

o/s/r seat belt not checked due to child seat fitted

possilbe n/s/f tyre slightly out of shape

rear control arm bushes perishing/weakening

rear number plate starting to delaminate

windscreen chipped

Pass 26 Feb 2008 104,598 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2008 104,598 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 101,494 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 86,810 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2005 86,810 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
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P392 OKK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 P392 OKK, 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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P392 OKK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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