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P835 GOE

1996 Volvo V40

Red Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,830 mi
Last recorded146,830 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP835 GOE
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2009 146,830 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 145,133 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 141,210 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 41,204 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

nearside and offside front tyres - tread worn low on inner edges

offside cv boot perished

water damage to front and rear number plates

Pass 6 Jul 2006 135,866 miles

play in near side steering rack

Fail 6 Jul 2006 135,866 miles

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

play in near side steering rack

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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P835 GOE is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Red with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P835 GOE, 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

How do I check the history of P835 GOE?

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What year was P835 GOE registered?

P835 GOE is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 11 December 1996.

Is P835 GOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P835 GOE shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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