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P52 SGF

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,895 mi
Last recorded98,895 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP52 SGF
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 98,895 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 98,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear tyre perishing

Pass 15 Oct 2010 89,630 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 89,630 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2009 83,123 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 9 Oct 2009 83,123 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 79,085 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 76,093 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 69,349 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 61,862 miles

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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P52 SGF is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver 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 P52 SGF, 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 P52 SGF registered?

P52 SGF is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 September 1996.

Is P52 SGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P52 SGF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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