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P53 APK

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

75,980 mi
Last recorded75,980 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP53 APK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2011 75,980 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f and n/s/r bumper side lights lens missing

Fail 22 Jun 2011 75,980 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 Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f and n/s/r bumper side lights lens missing

Pass 3 Jun 2010 71,649 miles

lens missing on o/s/f daytime running lamp

Fail 3 Jun 2010 71,649 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

lens missing on o/s/f daytime running lamp

Pass 29 May 2009 68,112 miles

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres void of tread on inner shoulders

o/s/f & n/s/r driving light lens missing

Fail 28 May 2009 68,112 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

o/s/f & n/s/f tyres void of tread on inner shoulders

o/s/f & n/s/r driving light lens missing

Pass 22 May 2008 65,398 miles

front tyres wearing inner tread, advise tracking

o/s/r inner tread 1/6 - 2mm

rear brake pads look low as can be seen

Fail 22 May 2008 65,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing inner tread, advise tracking

o/s/r inner tread 1/6 - 2mm

rear brake pads look low as can be seen

Pass 23 May 2007 56,126 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2007 56,126 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2006 52,061 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 52,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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P53 APK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P53 APK, 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 P53 APK registered?

P53 APK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 23 September 1996.

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