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P762 JNC

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

118,315 mi
Last recorded118,315 miles
Recorded on22 May 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP762 JNC
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2009 118,315 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 109,226 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2008 109,226 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 105,315 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 105,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2006 101,422 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 101,422 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

nail in offside rear tyre

rear wiper blade incomplete

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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P762 JNC is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P762 JNC, 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 P762 JNC registered?

P762 JNC is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P762 JNC safe to buy?

The MOT history for P762 JNC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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