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P573 YUD

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,862 mi
Last recorded184,862 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP573 YUD
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2016 184,862 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body damage.

both rear l;ights slightly damaged

exhaust corroded.

Fail 19 Sep 2016 184,862 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

body damage.

both rear l;ights slightly damaged

exhaust corroded.

Pass 5 Oct 2015 178,641 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is corroded. (7.1.2)

brake fluid dirty.

lots of body damage

oil leak from engine bay.

Fail 5 Oct 2015 178,640 miles

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

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and is corroded. (7.1.2)

brake fluid dirty.

lots of body damage

oil leak from engine bay.

Pass 2 Oct 2014 171,248 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

exhaust corroded/

gear oil leak

o/s body damage

Fail 25 Sep 2014 171,248 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

exhaust corroded/

gear oil leak

o/s body damage

o/s/f head light cracked.

Pass 1 Oct 2013 165,201 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake fluid very dirty.

damage to body pannels

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay,

Fail 23 Sep 2013 165,082 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

brake fluid very dirty.

damage to body pannels

exhaust corroded.

oil leak from engine bay,

Pass 18 Oct 2012 158,409 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 158,409 miles

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

Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 151,152 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 151,152 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s mirror glass cracked

o/s/f door and sill damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2010 142,256 miles

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

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

accident damage to o/s door and sill

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2009 133,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 123,374 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 114,150 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 103,440 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 YUD is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P573 YUD, 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 YUD is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 21 November 1996.

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