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P741 CVJ

1996 Volvo V40

White Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,061 mi
Last recorded122,061 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 CVJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 122,061 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2008 122,061 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust system is very rusty

nearside and offside rear tyres are age/cracked on side walls

nearside front side light is dim

offside wiper blade is smearing screen

slight play in lower steering coloum knuncle

Pass 24 Oct 2007 116,542 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2006 105,800 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 105,800 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 99,972 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front tyres worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside front wheel binding slightly

offside rear tyre worn unevenly

oil leak

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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P741 CVJ is a 1996 Volvo V40 in White with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P741 CVJ, 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 P741 CVJ registered?

P741 CVJ is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 2 December 1996.

Is P741 CVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P741 CVJ shows 6 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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