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P580 BJM

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,749 mi
Last recorded154,749 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2022
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP580 BJM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2022 154,749 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.33 (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits 0.78% (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2021 151,441 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2021 151,433 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 146,076 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 138,388 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2018 137,372 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre is deteriorated

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2017 136,634 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 136,040 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 136,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 14 May 2015 134,300 miles
Fail 13 May 2015 134,300 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

nearside beam image weak

Pass 13 May 2014 132,679 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 130,998 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2012 129,689 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 127,486 miles

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

o/s/r trye out of shape

Pass 13 May 2010 125,987 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 125,985 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 May 2009 123,922 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 May 2008 121,524 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 121,419 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2007 117,779 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 117,770 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2006 113,758 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 113,757 miles

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

catalytic converter

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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P580 BJM is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P580 BJM, 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 P580 BJM registered?

P580 BJM is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 1996.

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