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P46 KFC

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,278 mi
Last recorded147,278 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP46 KFC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 147,278 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 147,278 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

both rear upper and lower suppport arms bushes in poor condition but not resulting in excessive movement

offside front headlight lighting output slightly reduced

Fail 21 Jan 2011 139,697 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear brake caliper damp indicating possible leak starting

Pass 21 Jan 2011 139,697 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nearside rear brake caliper damp indicating possible leak starting

Pass 22 Jan 2010 129,091 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 113,335 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2008 95,107 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES GETTING LOW AND SIDEWALLS SLIGHTLY PERISHED

SLIGHT WEAR IN STEERING RACK

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 10 Apr 2007 93,167 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2007 93,165 miles

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

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

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

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

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

N/S/R LIGHT LENS CRACKED

O/S/F ANTI ROLL BAR LINK TOP BALL JOINT RUBBER SPLIT

SLIGHT HANDBRAKE LEVER TRAVEL

SLIGHT LEAK FROM N/S INNER DRIVE SHAFT GAITER

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 11 Apr 2006 90,905 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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P46 KFC is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P46 KFC, 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 P46 KFC registered?

P46 KFC is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 19 December 1996.

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