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P869 NPW

1996 Volvo V40

Green Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

80,915 mi
Last recorded80,915 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2018
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP869 NPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2018 80,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Fail 14 Dec 2018 80,915 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

wheel trims fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,735 miles

Front wiper blades poor condition

Nearside Front tyre low tread and badly perished deep splits

Nearside Front tyre low tread and badly perished outer side wall/deep splits

exhaust blowing

oil leak

Pass 30 Sep 2016 55,443 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 53,375 miles

oil leak from n/s drive shaft inner seal

Fail 15 Sep 2015 53,375 miles

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

oil leak from n/s drive shaft inner seal

Fail 2 Oct 2014 52,537 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 52,537 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 52,055 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 52,055 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 50,487 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 50,487 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2011 46,516 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 42,344 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 34,076 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 29,221 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 28,770 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 27,342 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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P869 NPW is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Green with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P869 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 P869 NPW registered?

P869 NPW is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 22 October 1996.

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