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P737 WHO

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,797 mi
Last recorded104,797 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP737 WHO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2012 104,797 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/f fog light inop

warning light on dash

Fail 21 Mar 2012 104,794 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

o/s/f fog light inop

warning light on dash

Pass 7 Dec 2010 101,305 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 101,305 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 100,390 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

nearside front tyre nearing wear bars

outer sills covered

Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,432 miles

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,432 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 76,301 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 76,301 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Both front discs worn

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

Offside front tyre pressure low, tyre worn on outer edges

Offside handbrake lever on caliper not returning fully

Pass 3 Apr 2006 65,208 miles

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 WHO is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black 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 P737 WHO, 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 P737 WHO registered?

P737 WHO is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 28 November 1996.

Is P737 WHO safe to buy?

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