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P632 YFX

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

199,002 mi
Last recorded199,002 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP632 YFX
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2012 199,002 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

gearbox has major oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 191,296 miles

acceptable windscreen chip - just outside zone a* water in spare wheel aperture* shields on underbody, inner and outer sills, etc, restrict examination* rear no.platein poor condition* indicators losing orange effect*

headlamp patterns a indistinct and faint- just ok* front and rear brake discs rusted and worn* track rod end gaiters split*slight play in osf lower ball joint- just ok*rear underbody and rearinner arch areas heavily corroded*

oil leaks around engine bay - pas pipes and area around master cylinder damp although no leaks from these identified* fuel pipes heavily rusted* rear suspension and bushes corroded and worn in general*

Fail 1 Mar 2011 191,296 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

acceptable windscreen chip - just outside zone a* water in spare wheel aperture* shields on underbody, inner and outer sills, etc, restrict examination* rear no.platein poor condition* indicators losing orange effect*

headlamp patterns a indistinct and faint- just ok* front and rear brake discs rusted and worn* track rod end gaiters split*slight play in osf lower ball joint- just ok*rear underbody and rearinner arch areas heavily corroded*

oil leaks around engine bay - pas pipes and area around master cylinder damp although no leaks from these identified* fuel pipes heavily rusted* rear suspension and bushes corroded and worn in general*

Pass 4 Mar 2010 183,418 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2010 183,072 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)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 175,311 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 175,025 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Feb 2008 167,953 miles

both steering column switches slightly loose.

near/side rear antiroll bar has slight play in rubber bush.

Fail 22 Feb 2008 167,949 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

both steering column switches slightly loose.

near/side rear antiroll bar has slight play in rubber bush.

Pass 9 Feb 2007 157,749 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rattle at maximum from catalyst

Pass 3 Aug 2006 147,649 miles

both front brake discs starting to wear

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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P632 YFX is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 P632 YFX, 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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P632 YFX is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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