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P622 VFV

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

224,938 mi
Last recorded224,938 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP622 VFV
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2008 224,938 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 224,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 215,009 miles

Oil leak

osf indicator lens cover missing

Fail 3 Nov 2007 215,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

osf indicator lens cover missing

Pass 31 Oct 2006 197,603 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 197,553 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

no plate damaged but legible - front

nsf lens damaged

Pass 29 Oct 2005 186,349 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 186,349 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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P622 VFV is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P622 VFV, 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 P622 VFV registered?

P622 VFV is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 13 November 1996.

Is P622 VFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P622 VFV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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