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P805 KOT

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

179,118 mi
Last recorded179,118 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 KOT
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2012 179,118 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 179,118 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 170,490 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 164,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 156,887 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2008 149,115 miles

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

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

O/S/REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 139,705 miles

O/S/REAR SERVICE BRAKE EFFORT LOW

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 128,893 miles

brake pipes covered in oil,exactcondition of brake pipes unknown.

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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P805 KOT is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P805 KOT, 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 P805 KOT registered?

P805 KOT is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 1996.

Is P805 KOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for P805 KOT shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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