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P766 DAW

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,193 mi
Last recorded114,193 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP766 DAW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 114,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear service brake is recording much less effort than offside rear.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 114,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside rear service brake is recording much less effort than offside rear.

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 111,940 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 108,190 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 103,818 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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P766 DAW is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P766 DAW, 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 P766 DAW registered?

P766 DAW is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 14 December 1996.

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