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P818 RRN

1996 Volvo V40

Purple Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,439 mi
Last recorded126,439 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP818 RRN
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2013 126,439 miles

rear o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges!

Fail 28 Feb 2013 126,375 miles

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

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

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

rear o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges!

Pass 9 Mar 2012 121,485 miles

rear o/s & n/s tyres worn on inner edges!

Pass 24 Feb 2011 117,088 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 110,602 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 110,602 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 101,850 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 101,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 95,680 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2008 95,666 miles

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 89,573 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 89,573 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2006 79,804 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 79,804 miles

Nearside Rear Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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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P818 RRN is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Purple with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P818 RRN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P818 RRN registered?

P818 RRN is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 7 October 1996.

Is P818 RRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P818 RRN shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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