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P785 PMJ

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,417 mi
Last recorded144,417 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2010
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP785 PMJ
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2010 144,417 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2010 144,417 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 126,843 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 108,131 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 96,511 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 96,506 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Lower Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 91,385 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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P785 PMJ is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P785 PMJ, 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 P785 PMJ registered?

P785 PMJ is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P785 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P785 PMJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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