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P831 VRO

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1783cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,196 mi
Last recorded129,196 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 VRO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,783cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 129,196 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Nov 2018 129,196 miles

Front fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

nearside light misty

Pass 28 Nov 2017 126,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured faded (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 122,153 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2016 122,153 miles

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

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

Body has slight corrosion both rear outer sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 119,407 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - ON LIMIT (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front numb er plate deteriorating - rear wiper blade split - oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 119,407 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both - ON LIMIT (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

exhaust corroded

front numb er plate deteriorating - rear wiper blade split - oil leak

Pass 2 Dec 2014 117,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

windscreen chipped - park brake travel high - drivers door mirror cracked

Fail 2 Dec 2014 117,296 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

exhaust system corroded

windscreen chipped - park brake travel high - drivers door mirror cracked

Pass 4 Dec 2013 114,189 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 111,023 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2011 106,630 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 100,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 98,109 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2009 98,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 92,054 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 92,050 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 86,829 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 82,255 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2006 82,251 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2005 77,013 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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P831 VRO is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,783cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P831 VRO, 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 P831 VRO registered?

P831 VRO is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 6 June 1996.

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