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P684 SMW

1996 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

174,563 mi
Last recorded174,563 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP684 SMW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2011 174,563 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 167,012 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 142,935 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 142,632 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 124,239 miles

front number plate slightly deteriorated currently satisfactory.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 114,706 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 114,689 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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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P684 SMW is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 P684 SMW, 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 P684 SMW registered?

P684 SMW is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 3 December 1996.

Is P684 SMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P684 SMW shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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