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P714 CGM

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

202,855 mi
Last recorded202,855 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP714 CGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2012 202,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

body work poor and dented in places

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

exhaust all system poor and rusty

Pass 12 Apr 2011 191,603 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body work poor and dented in places

engine noisey/rattling around cambelt/water pump areas

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever and overall just legal

Fail 6 Apr 2011 191,603 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

body work poor and dented in places

engine noisey/rattling around cambelt/water pump areas

slight sideways movement in handbrake lever and overall just legal

Pass 10 Apr 2010 184,706 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 184,706 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all four tyres very heavy wear on inner edges

body work overall poor and dented all over

engine cam/valve gear noisey and rattling

handbrake efforts low and overall just legal

rear footbrake efforts low and overall just legal

rear number plate poor and stained/marked [lettering ok]

slight wear on brake pedal anti slip pad

Pass 14 Nov 2008 174,701 miles

n/s/f side light outer wing lamp broken.

rear number plate discolour.

suspect slight exhaust leak around exhaust manifold area.

Fail 13 Nov 2008 174,701 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

n/s & o/s/r outer side lights n/w.

n/s/f side light outer wing lamp broken.

n/s/r hand brake low reading.

rear number plate discolour.

Pass 5 Oct 2007 160,370 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 160,257 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/f headlamp aim slightly low adjuster broken req's attention.

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly high adjuster broken req's attention.

rear brakes discs worn.

slight exhaust leak around centre joint area.

Pass 10 Oct 2006 145,513 miles

o/s/f headlamp aim slightly high req's attention. †suspect rear brakes pads worn low.

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P714 CGM is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P714 CGM, 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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P714 CGM is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 October 1996.

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