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P805 NWU

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

139,169 mi
Last recorded139,169 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP805 NWU
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 139,169 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 139,169 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 129,865 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 125,323 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 118,573 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2007 112,144 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 109,392 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 106,587 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

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

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

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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P805 NWU is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon 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 NWU, 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 NWU registered?

P805 NWU is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 27 September 1996.

Is P805 NWU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P805 NWU 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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