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P801 APG

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,379 mi
Last recorded107,379 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2018
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP801 APG
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2018 107,379 miles

Nearside Front tyre has cut in side wall not deep

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,421 miles

Front coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2017 98,410 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded bothsides (2.4.C.1b)

Rear bumper damaged

Rear front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 95,992 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 29 Mar 2014 95,992 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 93,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 93,695 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 91,407 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 91,407 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 86,980 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 86,980 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 79,795 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 76,429 miles

slight play in o/s steering arm fixing

Fail 15 Dec 2008 76,429 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

slight play in o/s steering arm fixing

Pass 18 Jan 2008 70,327 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 70,322 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 65,578 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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P801 APG is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 P801 APG, 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 P801 APG registered?

P801 APG is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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