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P864 NPW

1996 Volvo V40

Maroon Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

128,178 mi
Last recorded128,178 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP864 NPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 128,178 miles

Both headlights have weak patterns

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear footbrake shows slightly low effort

Steering rack boot deteriorated

Pass 15 Dec 2020 108,598 miles

Both headlights have weak patterns

N/s/r foot brake shows lower effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 67,950 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

headlights have slightly weak patterns

n/s/r wheel rim distotered

rear service brake shows minimal effort/handbrake performance slightly low

Pass 18 Jun 2018 46,140 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 46,135 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

parking brake lever has travel

Pass 16 Jun 2017 41,045 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a crack not yet directly in drivers view

Fail 15 Jun 2017 41,045 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a crack not yet directly in drivers view

Pass 23 Jun 2016 36,085 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 36,085 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2015 31,859 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 31,859 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2014 27,777 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 26,536 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 12 Aug 2013 26,536 miles

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 24,773 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 22,911 miles

both rear tyres starting to mishape

Pass 17 Aug 2010 20,944 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 17,614 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 15,818 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 13,640 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 11,874 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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P864 NPW is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Maroon with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 P864 NPW, 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 P864 NPW registered?

P864 NPW is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 25 November 1996.

Is P864 NPW safe to buy?

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