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P871 NPW

1996 Volvo V40

Black Petrol 1731cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,861 mi
Last recorded154,861 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2008
Typical for 1996 Volvo V40115,901 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP871 NPW
MakeVolvo
ModelV40
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,731cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2008 154,861 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 154,594 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

child seat nearside rear.

front number plate damaged.

nearside rear outer tail lamp not working.

offside & nearside rear chassis rails heavily corroded.

offside & nearside rear floor rusty.

offside front headlamp lens chipped.

Pass 17 Apr 2007 147,152 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 147,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 137,485 miles

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 24 Apr 2006 137,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

upper and lower rear link arm bushs perished

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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P871 NPW is a 1996 Volvo V40 in Black with a 1,731cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P871 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 P871 NPW registered?

P871 NPW is a 1996 Volvo V40, first registered on 30 September 1996.

Is P871 NPW safe to buy?

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