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P573 CRD

1996 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,247 mi
Last recorded59,247 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 CRD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2012 59,247 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

all brake discs have surface corrosion

both front tyres close to limit

rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

slight blow from front pipe to cat joint

surface corrosion on all suspension componants

Pass 10 Nov 2009 91,110 miles

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

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 7 Nov 2009 91,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear anti roll bar d bushes have slight play

Fail 3 Nov 2008 81,452 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

corrosion suspension components

exhaust corroded

front pads low

rear number plate slightly water damaged

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 3 Nov 2008 81,452 miles

corrosion suspension components

exhaust corroded

front pads low

rear number plate slightly water damaged

slight play in steering column

slight play in steering rack

Pass 6 Nov 2007 79,459 miles

Battery is insecure

Exhaust is in poor condition

Front no. plate is cracked

Rear steel brake pipes are corroded Brake flexi hoses are perished

Sill covers are fitted

Slight play in steering column

Fail 6 Nov 2007 79,459 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Battery is insecure

Exhaust is in poor condition

Front no. plate is cracked

Rear steel brake pipes are corroded Brake flexi hoses are perished

Sill covers are fitted

Slight play in steering column

Pass 21 Oct 2006 78,434 miles

front number plate cracked

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

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

Fail 21 Oct 2006 78,434 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 7 Oct 2005 75,686 miles

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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P573 CRD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P573 CRD, 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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P573 CRD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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