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P868 DOH

1996 Volvo V40

Silver Petrol 1948cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

107,072 mi
Last recorded107,072 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2022
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP868 DOH
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,948cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2022 107,072 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

n/s and o/s front seatbelt buckle button covers damaged but functioning properly

o/s outer c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2022 107,072 miles

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

n/s and o/s front seatbelt buckle button covers damaged but functioning properly

o/s outer c.v gaiter slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Jul 2021 105,847 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

o/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Fail 5 Jul 2021 105,847 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s and o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button cover broken (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged button cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

o/s/f tyre inner edge bold

Pass 31 Jul 2020 102,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubber hangers perishing

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 102,223 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust rubber hangers perishing

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 99,118 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE INNER & OUTER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 16 Jul 2019 99,117 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE INNER & OUTER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS TO SUSPENSION TIE BAR MOUNTAIN HOLED & CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords TYRE INNER & OUTER WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 95,616 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 95,614 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective under the vehicle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 92,436 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,436 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 88,856 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 88,853 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 85,367 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 80,752 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 80,751 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,809 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 76,804 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 72,687 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 70,675 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 69,286 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 68,078 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 68,078 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 66,679 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2008 66,679 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 64,926 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 64,926 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 62,299 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 62,299 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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P868 DOH is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Silver with a 1,948cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 P868 DOH, 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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P868 DOH is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 8 October 1996.

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