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P467 MLY

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

71,932 mi
Last recorded71,932 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP467 MLY
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 71,932 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edges

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,336 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,336 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 70,110 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 70,707 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 69,384 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2016 69,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 69,037 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 69,035 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,136 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 68,133 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 64,015 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2013 64,011 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 60,248 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 56,053 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 56,053 miles

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

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 51,872 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 48,014 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 45,481 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 43,009 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 41,994 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 41,994 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside mirror not fully secure

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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P467 MLY is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P467 MLY, 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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P467 MLY is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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