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P735 GOE

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

182,851 mi
Last recorded182,851 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP735 GOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 182,851 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2007 169,767 miles

o\s\f tyre worn on inner edge †front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Sep 2006 166,066 miles

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

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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P735 GOE is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P735 GOE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P735 GOE registered?

P735 GOE is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 October 1996.

Is P735 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P735 GOE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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