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P820 GJK

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

122,325 mi
Last recorded122,325 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP820 GJK
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2012 122,325 miles

all tyre tred low

Pass 17 Mar 2011 112,470 miles

poor wear pattern to rear tyres

rear indicators slightly faded

slight play in rear anti-roll D bushes

Fail 17 Mar 2011 112,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

poor wear pattern to rear tyres

rear indicators slightly faded

slight play in rear anti-roll D bushes

Pass 11 Mar 2010 102,800 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 102,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 96,360 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 Mar 2009 96,360 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 86,219 miles

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

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

front brake pads low

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 25 Aug 2006 71,391 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 71,389 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front tyres wearing low

Pass 2 Sep 2005 65,000 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2005 65,000 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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P820 GJK is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P820 GJK, 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 P820 GJK registered?

P820 GJK is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 24 September 1996.

Is P820 GJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P820 GJK shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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