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P409 EOM

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,761 mi
Last recorded110,761 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP409 EOM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 110,761 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 109,733 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 107,177 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 105,416 miles

Bonnet pull cable adrift from handle.

Both N/S & O/s front outer driveshaft boots perrishing.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Front number plate badly worn but just within limits at time of test - Recommend replaced.

N/S/R lamp lens in tailgate broken but just within limits at time of test.

N/S/R tyre slightly misshapen.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S headlight aim on limits & suspect adjusters u/s.

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge (195/55x15).

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight blow from center exhaust union.

Slight play in N/S/F A/R/B link arm.

Suspect sump plug weeping oil.

Tailgate gas struts weak.

Warning light on on dash - Suspect lambda.

Windscreen 'Clouding' around edges & has various chips.

Windscreen wiper system noisy.

Fail 11 Jan 2012 105,146 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Bonnet pull cable adrift from handle.

Both N/S & O/s front outer driveshaft boots perrishing.

Both front coil springs corroded.

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate badly worn but just within limits at time of test - Recommend replaced.

N/S/R lamp lens in tailgate broken but just within limits at time of test.

N/S/R tyre slightly misshapen.

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S headlight aim on limits & suspect adjusters u/s.

O/S/F tyre low on inner edge (195/55x15).

Rear number plate slightly worn.

Slight blow from center exhaust union.

Slight play in N/S/F A/R/B link arm.

Suspect sump plug weeping oil.

Tailgate gas struts weak.

Warning light on on dash - Suspect lambda.

Windscreen 'Clouding' around edges & has various chips.

Windscreen wiper system noisy.

Pass 11 Jan 2011 103,144 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 100,214 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 100,085 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 94,651 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2009 94,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 89,753 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 86,235 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 79,946 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 69,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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P409 EOM is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P409 EOM, 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 P409 EOM registered?

P409 EOM is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 15 November 1996.

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