MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
177,465 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in steering rack inner joints
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
both reverse lamps not working
slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both reverse lamps not working
slight play offside steering rack inner knuckle joint
slight wear to both front brake discs
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre becoming out of shape
offside rear tyre becoming out of shape
How Reliable is the Volvo V40?
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P688 RHR is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 P688 RHR, 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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P688 RHR is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 9 October 1996.
Is P688 RHR safe to buy?
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