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P865 DAO

1996 Volvo V40

Blue Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,344 mi
Last recorded141,344 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2009
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 DAO
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2009 141,344 miles

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

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

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)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Catalist broken down and rattleing

Headlamp wipers deteriorated and malfunctioning

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 139,145 miles

Front tyres wearing in inside edges

N/S/F headlamp adjuster U/S

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

O/S/R light lence cracked

Fail 6 Nov 2008 139,145 miles

Front tyres wearing in inside edges

N/S/F headlamp adjuster U/S

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

O/S/R light lence cracked

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Nov 2007 134,494 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer water delivery rate poor.

windscreen de-laminating

Pass 9 Nov 2007 134,494 miles

Windscreen washer water delivery rate poor.

windscreen de-laminating

Pass 16 Nov 2006 126,145 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 126,145 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 117,262 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
Full Volvo V40 reliability report

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P865 DAO is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Blue with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 P865 DAO, 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

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What year was P865 DAO registered?

P865 DAO is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 18 November 1996.

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