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P679 XOU

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,947 mi
Last recorded84,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP679 XOU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 84,947 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 84,131 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner cills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,940 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Both rear inner sill areas corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 81,655 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Jul 2017 81,652 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill - marked with chalk (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 79,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing low and on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both front road springs. (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 79,806 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres wearing low and on inner edges. (4.1.E.1)

Front coil spring corroded Both front road springs. (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 78,181 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel buckled ,small cut in sidewall of osr tyre

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2015 78,177 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nsr wheel buckled ,small cut in sidewall of osr tyre

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 10 Jul 2014 75,927 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Plastic protection trims fitted to left and right sills

Surface corrosion to left and right inner sills

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jul 2013 74,164 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

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

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Surface coprrosion to both drivers and passengers side rear inner sill areas.

Fail 23 Jul 2013 74,164 miles

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

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

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

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Surface coprrosion to both drivers and passengers side rear inner sill areas.

Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,267 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded and pitted.

Both rear chassis areas surface corroded.

Both rear inner sill areas surface corroded.

Drivers side front tyre wearing on inner edges.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust deteriorated.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,696 miles

Both rear inner sills surface corroded.

Exhaust system is deteriorated.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak on engine.

Plastic trims fitted to side sills.

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,852 miles

nearside rear fitted wheel is non alloy

Fail 16 Jul 2010 66,802 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

corrosion to o/s inner sill

front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear disks pitted

rear number plate deteriated

trims fitted to sills

Pass 24 Jul 2009 64,646 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 64,646 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 62,322 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 59,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2006 55,123 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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P679 XOU is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P679 XOU, 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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P679 XOU is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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