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P737 MLA

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

119,195 mi
Last recorded119,195 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 MLA
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 119,195 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

General under body corrosion.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flex (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 117,979 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight play in o/s steering rack tie rod.

Pass 17 Jan 2024 116,170 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 114,228 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2023 114,226 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Near side and off side perished and split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire Main fuel connecting hose from filler neck to tank. Hose clips corroded and broken (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 112,423 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 111,046 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 111,046 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to catalyst area. Pipe doesn't look fully home (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Centre perished and almost split (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted On inner part of rim. Having a "knock-on" effect on tyre wear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth in places on inner edge. Approx' 2.40 mm tread at centre (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Both sides of vehicle. Could be tight pads in carrier, cable or calipers (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 109,100 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint to rear of catalyst (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer corroded and slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded Close to fuel filter area ()

Nearside Front Brake back plate heat shield corroded and slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/outer sill to trailing arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 105,524 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 105,472 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,594 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 98,053 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 94,808 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced possible reflector deteriorating slightly. Beam image just visible. (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,388 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 94,383 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 89,660 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 85,393 miles

Corrosion to rear fuel pipes and fuel filter body corroded

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Surface corrosion to O.S.R. chassis, floor pan and inner sill areas.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 84,574 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 81,950 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2008 81,948 miles

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

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

water starting to get into both number plates still readable at time of test.

Pass 1 Feb 2007 78,086 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 75,641 miles

Nearside Rear 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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P737 MLA is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 P737 MLA, 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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P737 MLA is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 20 September 1996.

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