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P750 EGM

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

163,627 mi
Last recorded163,627 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP750 EGM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 163,627 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 162,436 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 161,057 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2014 159,132 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 2 Jun 2014 159,132 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside rear tyre has cracks on outer edge

offside front tyre is wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2013 157,683 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cracks on inner wall

Fail 30 May 2013 157,683 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre has cracks on inner wall

Pass 18 May 2012 156,266 miles

nearside front tyre has cut on outer wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 1 Jun 2011 154,815 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 May 2011 154,756 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

corrosion on rear brake pipe o./s.

headlamp aim not checked n/s/f.

nearside door mirror cracked .

nearside seat belt buckel butto missing but still operating .

Pass 18 May 2010 152,310 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 9 May 2009 150,292 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

nearside rear light lens cracked .

Pass 20 May 2008 146,682 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

no wiring for rear high leval stop lamp .

offside front wiper split.

Pass 25 May 2007 143,852 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls

offside rear tyre worn on inner egde

Pass 30 May 2006 139,147 miles
Pass 31 May 2005 129,316 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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P750 EGM is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 P750 EGM, 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 P750 EGM registered?

P750 EGM is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 16 November 1996.

Is P750 EGM safe to buy?

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