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P84 KSM

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,097 mi
Last recorded154,097 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP84 KSM
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2012 154,097 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steel rims fitted at time of test.

Fail 31 Mar 2012 153,758 miles

Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steel rims fitted at time of test.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 127,119 miles

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

w/screen washers poor

Fail 9 Mar 2011 127,119 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

w/screen washers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2010 108,393 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 108,393 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 101,442 miles

see checklist 15936

Fail 27 Mar 2009 101,393 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

see checklist 15936

Pass 12 Mar 2008 87,782 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2008 87,782 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 67,602 miles

see checklist 472933

Fail 25 Mar 2007 67,453 miles

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

see checklist 472933

Pass 29 Mar 2006 55,794 miles

c/l 432280

Fail 22 Mar 2006 55,521 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

see checklist 432241

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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P84 KSM is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P84 KSM, 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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P84 KSM is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 1 November 1996.

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